Junior Technical Program Manager

EPAM Systems; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a Junior Technical Program Manager to coordinate software and AI initiatives from initial requirements through release.

You will work with experienced program managers and technical leads to support cross-functional delivery and turn discussions into actionable plans, gradually taking ownership of smaller projects and workstreams. You will collaborate across engineering, product, QA, and other teams, maintain clear documentation and status updates, and participate in

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of PMBOK concepts: scope, schedule, risk, stakeholders, and change management.
• Understanding of agile principles, Scrum, and Kanban fundamentals.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Foundational knowledge of AI/generative AI, including LLMs and prompting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate software and AI initiatives from initial requirements through release.
• Support cross-functional delivery with engineering, product, QA, and other teams.
• Track progress, identify blockers, and elevate risks with context and next steps.
• Support backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives in partnership with team leads.

Skills

PM foundations

Agile & Scrum

SDLC knowledge

AI & Generative AI basics

Technical communication

organization & follow-through

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Technical Program Manager to coordinate software and AI initiatives from initial requirements through release. In this role, you will work alongside experienced program managers and technical leads to support cross-functional delivery, turn discussions into clear action plans, and gradually take ownership of smaller projects and workstreams.

Req.#1127197029 Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Governance: Help translate project goals into scope, deliverables, milestones, and actionable plans while maintaining project plans, decision logs, risk/issue registers, and concise status updates
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate work across engineering, product, QA, and other teams, keeping owners, dependencies, testing, release readiness, documentation, and handover activities clear
• Risk & Issue Management: Track delivery progress, identify blockers, and elevate risks early with relevant context and potential next steps
• Agile & Scrum Execution: Support backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives in partnership with team leads using agile, scrum, and kanban practices

Requirements

• Project Management Foundations: Foundational knowledge of project management principles, including PMBOK concepts such as scope, schedule, risk, stakeholder, and change management
• Methodologies: Understanding of agile principles, scrum practices, and kanban fundamentals, including when different approaches may be useful
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Solid understanding of the SDLC and the roles of development, testing, deployment, and ongoing operations
• AI & Generative AI Knowledge: Foundational knowledge of AI and generative AI, including LLMs, prompting, common application patterns, practical experience using AI tools, and the ability to critically assess their outputs
• Technical Communication: Ability to follow technical discussions, ask clarifying questions, and communicate progress and issues effectively to diverse audiences
• Organization & Follow-Through: Strong written communication, organization, attention to detail, and evidence of coordinating work toward a shared outcome through employment, internships, academic projects, or volunteering