IV&V Project Manager / Engagement Lead

Job ID: JOB ID - 46377Reference: 46733Location: Augusta, ME, 04330, United States (Remote)Experience: 10-30 yearsContact: Bharat OberoiContact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: 5172462863Project 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.ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 experienceLed IV&V engagements for government IT projectsExperience with project governance, risk management, milestone reviews, stakeholder management, requirements traceability, and testing oversightKey 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 ManagementEmployment TypeC2CExperience10-30 yearsWork AuthorizationCanadian Citizen, EAD (CPT / OPT) , EAD (GC), EAD (GC/H4/L2/J2), EAD (H4), EAD (L2), GC, Green Card, Green Card Holder, H-4, H1-B, Have H1 Visa, OPT-EAD, TN Permit Holder, US Authorized, US Citizen, US CitizenshipSkillsIV&V, PMP