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Technical Project Manager Application Modernization

Posted on: Oct 22, 2026

TalentOla
Columbus, Ohio
Onsite
CTC

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Job Title :

Technical Project Manager Application Modernization

Job Type :

Contract

Job Location :

Columbus Ohio United States

Remote :

Job Description :

Job Description: Technical Project Manager - Application Modernization
Location : Columbus, OH
RTTO - 5 Days Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex application modernization projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of project management experience and a strong background in migrating and modernizing legacy mainframe (MF) applications/ Vendor-based platforms to modern AWS/Java-based architectures. This role requires a blend of technical acumen, leadership, and stakeholder management skills to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for application modernization initiatives, including planning, execution monitoring, and delivery.

Ability to translate business requirements into technical tasks. Able to add value to technical team in design decisions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers/engineering, architecture, OA, DevOps, business stakeholders) to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables

Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets Oversee the migration of legacy applications to AWS cloud and Java-based platforms, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies, proactively driving resolution.

Facilitate regular status meetings, provide clear and concise project updates to stakeholders and leadership

Ensure adherence to best practices in agile or hybrid project management methodologies

Manage vendor relationships and third-party resources as needed

Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and outcomes

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum10 years of project management experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex technology projects on time and within budget
Demonstrated expertise in modernizing legacy mainframe applications (COBOL, CICS, DB2, vendor-based platforms.) to AWS and Java-based solutions.
Strong understanding of AWS cloud services, migration strategies, and Java application development
Experience with agile, waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
Experience with teller application functionality is a plus
PMP, scrum master AWS certification is a plus

Preferred skills- AI driven project management

Integrate different AI tools for a holistic approach
Give clear instructions to generative AI for better outputs
Delegate mountain tasks to AI to concentrate on higher value strategic planning and leadership
Implement AI for specific functions (e.g. sample risk analysis) before scaling
AI's effectiveness relies on accurate historical data

Experience working in financial services or other regulated industries is a plus

Position Details

Posted:

Oct 22, 2026

Reference Number:

7709-13435

Employment:

CTC

City:

Columbus

Job Origin:

CIEPAL_ORGANIC_FEED

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