AI & Azure Modernisation Lead / Project Manager Manassas, VA – (Onsite) Full time roles

Caliber Smart; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber Smart is seeking an experienced AI & Azure Modernisation Lead / Project Manager to head enterprise modernization efforts. The role focuses on Microsoft Azure cloud transformation, AI integration, and application modernization, guiding projects from planning through execution and delivery.

The ideal candidate combines technical depth with strong project management leadership, capable of driving large-scale IT programs with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading AI and Azure modernization initiatives.
• Proven experience in project management, program management, or technical delivery leadership.
• Hands-on understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud migration strategies.
• Experience with AI/ML, Generative AI, and enterprise AI implementation.
• Strong knowledge of application modernization, cloud transformation, and enterprise architecture.
• Experience managing large-scale IT projects and cross-functional technical teams.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI and Azure modernization projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Drive cloud migration and app modernization using Azure.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and business stakeholders.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigations.
• Oversee Azure architecture, migration strategies, and upgrades.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned to business needs.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and cross-functional coordination.
• Drive governance and best practices across modernization initiatives.

Skills

AI modernization

Azure modernization

Project management

Leadership

Agile Scrum

Stakeholder management

Job description

Role: AI & Azure Modernisation Lead / Project Manager

Location: Manassas, VA – (Onsite)

Full-Time role

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AI & Azure Modernisation Lead / Project Manager to lead enterprise technology modernisation initiatives, focusing on Microsoft Azure cloud transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and application modernisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong combination of technical expertise, project management experience, and leadership skills to drive complex modernisation projects from planning through execution and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage enterprise AI and Azure cloud modernisation projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, resource allocations, and delivery strategies.
• Drive cloud migration and application modernisation initiatives using Microsoft Azure.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI, Generative AI, and automation into existing business processes and applications.
• Collaborate with technical teams, architects, developers, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee Azure cloud architecture, migration strategies, infrastructure transformation, and application upgrades.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to business requirements.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ensure effective coordination across cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, governance, and best practices across modernisation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience leading AI and Microsoft Azure modernization initiatives.
• Proven experience in project management, program management, or technical delivery leadership.
• Hands-on understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud migration strategies.
• Experience with AI/ML, Generative AI, and enterprise AI implementation.
• Strong knowledge of application modernization, cloud transformation, and enterprise architecture.
• Experience managing large-scale IT projects and cross-functional technical teams.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or related).
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum Master certification.
• Experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Services, and AI-driven automation.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud governance.
• Experience managing enterprise digital transformation programs.