Java Project Manager

Looking for "Java Project Manager" for a global IT service provider Company Chennai based Location.

Java Project Manager

Experience: 12-15 Years

Location: Chennai

Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned Project Manager with 12–15 years of experience in leading end-to-end software development projects. The candidate must have technical exposure to full-stack technologies (React.js, Java, MySQL), deep knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies, and experience in delivering enterprise-grade applications. This role requires strong communication with stakeholders, progress tracking, risk mitigation, and leadership reporting.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution

· Define project scope, schedule, milestones, and deliverables.

· Prepare project charters, plans, and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure).

· Create and manage Agile sprint plans and ensure iteration goals are met.

2. Stakeholder & Team Management

· Act as a bridge between business, development, QA, and infrastructure teams.

· Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations.

· Coordinate with cross-functional teams for on-time and on-budget delivery.

3. Technical Oversight & Risk Management

· Provide technical input and oversight on architecture and build activities.

· Track and mitigate technical, resource, and delivery risks proactively.

· Drive resolution of blockers, dependencies, and escalations.

4. Progress Tracking & Communication

· Use tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps for project tracking and burndown charts.

· Generate daily/weekly status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

· Present status updates and delivery health reports to senior management.

5. Quality, Compliance & Governance

· Ensure QA, UAT, and release processes are followed.

· Drive process improvement initiatives across the team.

· Maintain audit trails, change logs, and sign-off documentation.

Primary Skills:

1. Project Management (Agile/Scrum/Waterfall/Hybrid Models)

2. Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC) Ownership

3. Working Knowledge of Full Stack Development

o React.js (Frontend)

o Java (Backend APIs)

o MySQL (Database Queries, Data Models)

4. Agile Planning Tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, Trello, ClickUp)

5. CI/CD Implementation Understanding (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines)

6. Resource Planning, Sprint Management, and Backlog Grooming

7. Risk & Issue Management, Change Requests, RCA Documentation

8. Project Tracking, Budgeting & Estimation

9. Stakeholder Communication & Cross-Functional Team Coordination

10. Status Reporting to Senior Leadership and C-level Executives

Secondary Skills:

1. Exposure to AI/ML Project Lifecycle & Tools (MLFlow, Vertex AI, Azure ML – conceptual level)

2. Cloud Platform Understanding (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

3. DevOps Awareness (Version Control, Pipelines, Release Cycles)

4. Quality Assurance Coordination & Release Sign-off Processes

5. Team Coaching, Conflict Management & People Leadership

6. Documentation & Process Improvement