AI-Driven IT Modernization Project Manager

Object Data Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Object Data Inc is seeking a hands-on Project Manager for an onsite contract in NYC to lead a high-priority IT modernization initiative. The project focuses on modernizing a legacy system, overseeing AI-assisted development, and coordinating across business, technology, security, data, and vendor teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of project management experience with a strong software development background and a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience leading complex IT, application delivery, operations technology, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Strong software development background; progressed from developer/engineer to project manager with deep technical delivery understanding.
• Ability to understand application architecture, SDLC, development processes, dependencies, integration points, and modernization challenges.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating work across business, technology, operations, security, data, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong PM skills across scope, schedule, risks, issues, dependencies, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Proven ability to deliver projects in fast-paced, mission-critical, or operationally sensitive environments.
• Excellent communication with developers, technical leads, business stakeholders, executives, vendors, and end users.
• Familiar with AI-assisted development tools, automation, analytics, data-driven practices, and emerging technologies.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, Planner, Teams, SharePoint, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a high-priority IT modernization initiative focused on legacy system modernization and AI-assisted development.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams; manage dependencies and risks; resolve issues and escalate early.
• Maintain clear communication and alignment across business, technology, operations, security, data, and vendor teams.
• Drive structure, accountability, urgency, and delivery discipline across the project.

Skills

Project management

Software development

Cross-functional teams

Communication

SDLC understanding

Risk management

Stakeholder management

AI-assisted development

Delivery leadership

Tech delivery

Tools

Microsoft Project

Azure DevOps

Jira

Smartsheet

Planner

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Object Data Inc is seeking a hands-on Project Manager for an onsite contract in NYC to lead a high-priority IT modernization initiative. The project focuses on modernizing a legacy system, overseeing AI-assisted development, and coordinating across business, technology, security, data, and vendor teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of project management experience with a strong software development background and a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced