Senior Technical Strategist (Hybrid Onsite)

Job title: Senior Technical Strategist (Hybrid Onsite) in Lansing, MI at GSK Solutions Company: GSK Solutions Job description: Senior Technical Strategist (Hybrid Onsite)Location:Lansing, MIDuration:12 Months+Pay Rate:$120/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $100/hr on W2NoteThis is a repost of #142241 with a Title and Bill Rate Change (all other details are the same and candidates from that posting CAN be submitted to this posting)Please see the attached Pre-Screening Questions and have your candidate complete these. Make sure to remember to attach the answers to your bid when responding to this posting!Interview Process: Candidates submitted must be willing to come onsite (Lansing, MI) for interviews. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of any MS Teams interview to validate candidate.Remote or On-site: Accepting candidates local to Michigan ONLY. Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days (Wed/Thu) a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.Job DescriptionPOSITION DUTIESConduct IV&V activities across assigned CLIENT projects, ensuring objective, independent assessment of project health, deliverables, and compliance with CLIENT standards.Review key project documentation, including charters, project management plans, schedules, risk registers, and contracts.Evaluate deliverables for quality, completeness, and adherence to requirements.Identify risks, issues, and deficiencies early, and recommend mitigation strategies.Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality metrics.Develop and deliver:IV&V Service Plans for assigned projects.Monthly Project Health Assessment Reports.Independent Deliverable Review Assessments.Risk and Issue Logs with mitigation recommendations.Executive Briefings for Steering Committees and leadership as needed.Final IV&V Summary Reports at project closeout.Collaborate with project managers, agency stakeholders, and executive sponsors while maintaining independence of judgment.Ensure all reports and documentation meet CLIENT's quality standards and templates.REQUIREMENTSMinimum 5 years of IT project management experience, preferably supporting large, complex technology initiatives.Minimum 5 years providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) or equivalent quality assurance services.Demonstrated experience supporting high-visibility, politically sensitive projects in a public sector or highly regulated environment.Strong understanding of project management frameworks (e.g., PMI's PMBOK), risk management practices, and quality assurance principles.Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.Ability to prepare professional-grade reports and executive briefings.Proven ability to assess project health objectively and recommend actionable solutions.Education and Certifications:Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (required).Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).Additional certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are a plus. Expected salary: Location: Lansing, MI Apply for the job now! Apply for this job