IV&V Project Manager / Engagement Lead

Project Overview:
The purpose of this project is to obtain independent IV&V services to provide objective assessment and oversight of the CMS-required modifications to the Verified Lawful Presence (VLP) and Remote Identity Proofing (RIDP) services. The objective is to ensure that the modifications are delivered in accordance with defined requirements, within scope, on schedule, and in compliance with CMS standards, including validation of requirements traceability, testing activities, and change management processes.


Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and assessment of VLP and RIDP system modifications.
• Ensure requirements are traceable through design, development, and testing.
• Review and assess test plans, test execution, and validation activities.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, risks, and milestone completion.
• Ensure compliance with CMS standards and funding requirements.
• Engage with OFI Business Technology leadership, MaineIT Vendor Management, and implementation vendor staff.
• Review change management processes, risk and issue management activities, and deliverable acceptance procedures.
• Develop and submit IV&V Assessment and Milestone Plans.
• Establish reporting cadence, communication protocols, and escalation pathways.
• Provide written independent assessment reports and feedback.
• Assess the likelihood of successful project delivery and identify risks.
• Complete or develop materials required by CMS for implementation approval and finalization.

Preferred relevant experience

• Led IV&V engagements for government IT projects
• Experience with project governance, risk management, milestone reviews, stakeholder management, requirements traceability, and testing oversight

Key Skills:
IV&V, Independent Verification & Validation, Project Management, Program Governance, Risk Management, Issue Management, Stakeholder Management, CMS Compliance, Medicaid Systems, Requirements Traceability, SDLC, Testing Oversight, UAT, Deliverable Review, Executive Reporting, Vendor Management