IT Project Manager - Java/.NET

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking an IT Project Manager with 10-14 years of experience to lead enterprise software delivery using Java/Spring and .NET/C# stacks. You will drive Agile SDLC, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage multi-million budgets, and guide AI tool integrations into enterprise products.

The role requires strong technical grounding, stakeholder communication, and the ability to align technical roadmaps with business priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10-14 years of IT project management experience.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and SAFe.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and budget oversight.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate end-to-end delivery for complex Java/.NET apps using Agile.
• Coordinate sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog grooming and retrospectives.
• Manage scopes, timelines, resources and multi-million dollar budgets.
• Act as technical liaison between developers, architects, and business leaders.
• Guide teams through milestones in microservices, REST APIs, and cloud stacks.
• Address technical debt, testing, CI/CD bottlenecks, and risk management.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication

Technical liaison

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Job description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.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.ResponsibilitiesOrchestrate end-to-end software delivery for complex, enterprise-level Java/.NET applications using Agile (Scrum or Kanban) methodologiesAdapt traditional Agile metrics (team velocity, sprint burn-down, cycle time) to analyze and optimize productivity gains achieved through GenAI toolsCoordinate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, ensuring development workflows seamlessly integrate AI code generation, automated unit testing, and code reviewManage project scopes, timelines, resource allocation, and multi-million dollar budgetsAct as a highly technical liaison between developers, architects, product owners, and business leadersGuide 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 bottlenecksOversee 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 risksIdentify, track, and proactively mitigate risks, technical dependencies, and blockers before they impact delivery timelinesCollaborate with Product Management to align the technical roadmap with business priorities and product backlogsRequirements10-14 years of professional experience in IT project managementExpertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and scaled agile frameworks (SAFe)Advanced proficiency in project management and collaboration tools, specifically Jira, Confluence, and MS ProjectFamiliarity with Azure DevOps (ADO)Capability to perform capacity planning, estimating, and resource allocation in a fast-paced environmentUnderstanding of Java/Spring Boot and/or .NET Core/C# ecosystems, microservices architectures, and RESTful APIsKnowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelinesBackground in integrating AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Co-Pilot) into enterprise applicationsOutstanding communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with an ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business valueStrong negotiation and conflict-resolution skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-change environmentNice to haveProject Management certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 PractitionerAgile certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)Certified SAFe Agilist or Certified SAFe Product OwnerWe offerOpportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographiesVast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certificationsOpportunity to share your ideas on international platformsSponsored Tech Talks & HackathonsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsPossibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projectsFocused individual developmentBenefit package:Health benefitsRetirement benefitsPaid time offFlexible benefitsForums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)