IT Project Manager - Java/.NET

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking an accomplished IT Project Manager with 10-14 years of experience to lead enterprise software delivery, leveraging Java/Spring and .NET/C# stacks.

You will drive end-to-end SDLC in Agile environments, coordinating cross-functional teams and AI-assisted development to accelerate value delivery. The role requires strong technical foundations and strategic stakeholder management to navigate multi-million dollar budgets, with emphasis on SAFe, Jira/Confluence, and cloud

Qualifications

• 10-14 years of IT project management experience.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and scaled agile frameworks (SAFe).
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Knowledge of Java/Spring Boot and/or .NET Core/C# ecosystems, microservices, RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate end-to-end software delivery for complex, enterprise-level Java/.NET applications using Agile (Scrum or Kanban) methodologies
• Adapt traditional Agile metrics to analyze productivity gains achieved through GenAI tools
• Coordinate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives with AI integration in workflows
• Manage project scopes, timelines, resource allocation, and multi-million dollar budgets
• Act as a technical liaison between developers, architects, product owners, and business leaders
• Guide teams through Java/Spring Boot and/or .NET Core/C# ecosystems, microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Facilitate discussions around technical debt, code quality, automated testing, and CI/CD bottlenecks
• Oversee dependencies and risks in hybrid architectures and migration of legacy systems
• Provide transparent reporting on project health, roadmap progress, and technical risks
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and blockers before they impact delivery
• Collaborate with Product Management to align technical roadmap with business priorities and product backlogs

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

SAFe

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Java/Spring

.NET/C#

AI tool integration

stakeholder management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking a highly accomplished, technically astute IT Project Manager with 10-14 years of professional experience to lead the delivery of our enterprise-grade software applications. In this role, you will drive cross-functional software development teams executing complex projects built on modern Java/Spring and/or .NET/C# stacks . You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end Agile software development lifecycle (SDLC), ranging from cloud-native microservices development to legacy application modernization or API integrations. You will manage projects where ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), Co-Pilot, or other AI tools are in place. APIs are being integrated into our Java or .NET backends to build intelligent user experiences (such as chat assistants, intelligent document analysis, or automated workflows). You will implement the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to accelerate sprint velocity and code quality, while also managing the delivery of applications that integrate these models directly into our enterprise products. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation (ideally a background in software engineering or systems architecture) and possesses the strategic mindset required to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and champion modern Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate end-to-end software delivery for complex, enterprise-level Java/.NET applications using Agile (Scrum or Kanban) methodologies
• Adapt traditional Agile metrics (team velocity, sprint burn-down, cycle time) to analyze and optimize productivity gains achieved through GenAI tools
• Coordinate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, ensuring development workflows seamlessly integrate AI code generation, automated unit testing, and code review
• Manage project scopes, timelines, resource allocation, and multi-million dollar budgets
• Act as a highly technical liaison between developers, architects, product owners, and business leaders
• Guide the team through complex project milestones involving Java/Spring Boot and/or .NET Core/C# ecosystems, microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Facilitate discussions around technical debt, code quality, automated testing (unit/integration/E2E), and CI/CD pipeline bottlenecks
• Oversee dependencies and risks associated with hybrid architectures (e.g., migrating legacy .NET Framework or Java EE monolithic systems to modern, containerized cloud environments)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership and business stakeholders, providing transparent reporting on project health, roadmap progress, and technical risks
• Identify, track, and proactively mitigate risks, technical dependencies, and blockers before they impact delivery timelines
• Collaborate with Product Management to align the technical roadmap with business priorities and product backlogs

Requirements

• 10-14 years of professional experience in IT project management
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and scaled agile frameworks (SAFe)
• Advanced proficiency in project management and collaboration tools, specifically Jira, Confluence, and MS Project
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Capability to perform capacity planning, estimating, and resource allocation in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of Java/Spring Boot and/or .NET Core/C# ecosystems, microservices architectures, and RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
• Background in integrating AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Co-Pilot) into enterprise applications
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with an ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-change environment

Nice to have

• Project Management certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Agile certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Certified SAFe® Agilist or Certified SAFe® Product Owner