Senior IV&V Project Management Specialist

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.  In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION 

Michael Baker is seeking a Senior IV&V Project Management Specialist to support our client in delivering a large technology project.  In this role, you and a small team will provide independent Validation & Verification (IV&V) services on a two year long technology project that will develop a modernized back-office system for a large tolling agency. You will work closely with the client’s management and the project’s development team to identify and resolve issues that arise during the verification process.

This new back-office system aims to unify all toll transactions, customer touchpoints, and enterprise software (SAP, Microsoft, etc.) into a single system that is customer focused and offers seamless integration with other systems. Areas of focus for this IV&V team will include project management, agile software development, IT systems architecture, data migration, high volume transactions, and tolling back-office operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide independent oversight on the project’s schedule and financial performance, alignment of project goals, and adherence to the development team’s scope of work.
• Provide actionable recommendations that can be used by the project team to resolve issues and avoid risks.
• Facilitate regular meetings and reviews with various members of the client, development team, and corporate management.
• Manage relationships with the project’s development staff, sub-consultants, and the client’s management team.
• Produce regular status reports on work plan status, target dates, budget, resource capacity and other ad hoc reports as needed.
• Collaborate closely with management and work groups to develop and maintain work plan documents, proactively identifying potential issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Must be able to travel to Harrisburg, PA for one week each month as part of job responsibilities.
• Adhere to contract requirements and comply with all corporate policies and procedures.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on large-scale IT projects.
• Proven experience in Agile Software Development, IT systems integration, and tolling back-office operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• PMP or similar project management certification is preferred.

Desired Attributes:

• Forward-thinking and proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable recommendations and insights.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a diverse team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality results and exceeding client expectations.

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $136,423 to $213,083. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the