IV&V Lead - Large-Scale Modernization Program

About the role

The IV&V Lead is responsible for planning and leading an Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) engagement for a large-scale modernization program. This role blends IV&V leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement to independently assess system, operational, and organizational readiness for go-live and to provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end IV&V engagement, including scope, schedule, risks, and stakeholder management
• Develop and maintain the IV&V Management and Work Plan, including assessment methodology, detailed activities, roles and responsibilities, engagement cadence, and resource needs
• Oversee and coordinate IV&V activities across the main readiness areas: System/Technology, Operations & Production Readiness, and Go-Live Readiness Criteria
• Plan and facilitate interviews, workshops, system demonstrations, and documentation reviews with client and vendor teams
• Review and challenge testing strategy, defect management, change and release management, performance/load testing, and infrastructure/network readiness
• Evaluate ITIL-aligned processes (incident/problem/change management, DR/BCP, standard operating procedures) and service/support readiness
• Synthesize findings into interim status updates, executive dashboards, and periodic readiness assessments highlighting strengths, gaps, risks, and dependencies
• Create and deliver the Final Readiness Assessment Report, including a clear go/no-go recommendation and “Definition of Done” criteria for go-live
• Ensure IV&V independence and objectivity while maintaining a collaborative relationship with program stakeholders
• Mentor and guide IV&V Analysts and SMEs, ensuring consistency and quality of assessment artifacts and recommendations

Requirements

• US Citizenship Required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in large-scale technology implementation, with at least 5 years leading IV&V, QA, or independent assurance efforts for complex programs
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder projects, including schedule, scope, risks, and communications to executive sponsors
• Strong understanding of SDLC practices (Agile/hybrid), test management, performance and load testing, and CI/CD and release management in complex environments
• Hands-on experience assessing production readiness of enterprise platforms (availability, scalability, resilience, DR/BCP, monitoring and alerting)
• Working knowledge of ITIL and service management processes (incident, problem, change, release, configuration)
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to translate technical and operational findings into clear, business-relevant insights and recommendations
• Experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings and dashboards for go-live readiness and risk decisions

Qualifications

• Desired: experience with public sector or regulated industries; relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, ITIL, CISA, or similar)

Skills

• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with SDLC practices and ITIL

Benefits

• Medical, dental, 401(k) match
• Flexible spending and more
• Up to 27 days off a year (including your birthday!)
• Remote work opportunities
• Parenthood leave
• Wellness benefits
• Many other things that inspire balance and flexibility