Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Project Manager

About the role

The Greentree Group is a dynamic, innovative, and thriving company that specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions to federal, state, and commercial clients. We are driven by a shared sense of purpose and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people around us. As a potential Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team of professionals in support of a state client.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support and oversight of State government software development efforts.
• Monitor Scrum teams to ensure software development projects are executed properly.
• Provide oversight of software development activities related to enhancements and maintenance of enterprise software and make recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations related to the project and findings to client leadership.
• Provide insight on key Agile Discovery, Sprint, and Release activities.
• Monitor projects for risks and issues and report those to the client.
• Support and contribute to written weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reports.
• Apply advanced thinking to problems with encouragement and support.
• Proactively conduct research into identified and potential client problems.
• Conduct deep review of vendor deliverables for the assigned functional scope area for completeness and correctness.
• Conduct risk assessments to help the client resolve technical issues and/or discrepancies with existing policies and procedures.
• Engage in team’s strategic discussions.
• Support the client and stakeholders in achieving project success.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related area is required, although a minimum of eight years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in Independent Verification and Validation in a large and complex software development environment, as well as experience working in an Agile SDLC environment.

• Minimum five years of experience in Independent Verification and Validation in a large and complex software development environment.
• Preferred previous experience with hands-on software development and/or testing.
• Minimum three years working in an Agile SDLC environment (Scrum, Kanban, Lean Software Development, etc.).
• PMP Certification
• Experience with enterprise software transformation, modernization, including migrations and integrations.
• Familiar with identifying and applying Information Technologies industry standards and best practices.
• Ability to work and meet deadlines independently as well as part of the team.
• Strong people and presentation skills
• Have strong written and oral presentation skills and be able to present ideas in a simple way.

Desired Qualifications

• Based out of or near Austin, TX.
• Experience providing consulting or advisory services to a government client or agency.
• Experience with all phases of the IT Disaster Management Cycle.
• Familiar with challenges associated with Cloud environments, governance, and compliance.

Benefits

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, a culture of continuous learning, and a wide range of benefits and perks that promote work-life balance and personal well-being.

• 100% paid by Greentree: Employee Medical Premium on the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), 401(k) Match, Job-Related Certifications, and Training Programs
• Elected Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Voluntary Term Life, 401(k) (Roth and Pretax available)
• Time Off: PTO, Flexible Schedules, Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Training and Development: We encourage and support ongoing employee learning and development, consistent with needs of the company, its clients, and markets.

Pay

Greentree adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. Bonuses: Greentree has an employee referral bonus, as well as employee bonuses based on employee contributions and Greentree’s yearly performance.

Schedule

Flexible/hybrid working schedules and 11 paid holidays, in addition to paid parental leave round out the work-life balance benefits.