IT MODERNIZATION DELIVERY LEAD

IT MODERNIZATION DELIVERY LEAD LOCATION:  Lake Mary, FL (Onsite) OPPORTUNITY:  Contract to Hire NOTE:  Only Local candidates will be considered. ABOUT THE ROLE Seeking an IT Modernization Delivery Lead to own day-to-day delivery execution, lead SDLC transformation, and drive the modernization of legacy technology platforms across the organization. The right candidate provides hands-on team oversight, leads from the front, brings enterprise discipline, and delivers measurable results. RESPONSIBILITIES Delivery Oversight & Operational Leadership

• Own end-to-end delivery execution — keep teams aligned, accountable, and on track.
• Establish structured cadences, escalation paths, and operational discipline across technical teams.
• Eliminate operational friction to improve delivery speed, efficiency, and output quality.
• Lead in real time — present in the work, not managing from a distance.

SDLC Transformation & Process Improvement

• Modernize how software gets built and delivered — replace outdated processes with current frameworks, tooling, and scalable practices.
• Define and enforce clear development standards, delivery milestones, and quality checkpoints across teams.
• Build a team culture rooted in continuous improvement, accountability, and delivery discipline.
• Apply AI-driven efficiencies and automation to accelerate delivery and cut manual overhead.

Legacy System Modernization

• Drive the full transition of legacy systems to modern platforms — from assessment through adoption.
• Partner with business and IT leadership to prioritize modernization initiatives by business value and strategic fit.
• Apply enterprise discipline to every technology investment decision — ensure every effort delivers measurable value.
• Keep teams executing through complexity and ambiguity with clear direction and decisive leadership.

AI Enablement & Data Innovation

• Identify where AI, machine learning, and data platforms can improve delivery and business outcomes.
• Integrate AI-powered solutions — automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent applications — into current workflows.
• Align data practices with modernization and AI adoption goals alongside data and analytics teams.
• Enforce governance standards and ethical data practices across all AI initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience leading technology modernization or operational transformation at the enterprise level.
• Must have current, hands-on experience working with  .NET .
• Hands-on experience transitioning legacy systems to modern platforms.
• Proven depth in SDLC transformation, modern delivery frameworks, and development process improvement.
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe delivery frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern development tooling.
• Enterprise mindset — evaluates technology investments through the lens of business value, governance, and organizational discipline.
• Working knowledge of AI