Java Project manager

Job Description

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