Program Manager Java

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Salary: $75.00 USD Hourly - $85.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Title: Program Manager Java

Location: Hybrid Phoenix AZ

Full Time Job: Yes

Rate $75-$85hr

Contact: Ryan Griffin ;

Highly technical and execution focused Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a strong background in Java-based software development, hands-on experience as a technical lead, and working knowledge of DevOps practices and modern engineering toolchains. This role requires deep familiarity with the typical complexities of application development, including architectural decision-making, dependency management, integration challenges, and risk mitigation. TPM will work as an integral part of the software development organization, reporting directly to Senior Development Managers. As a bridge between engineering and cross functional stakeholders, the TPM must advocate for technical strategy and team priorities while ensuring alignment, clarity, and smooth delivery across organizational boundaries.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Program Execution
Engage directly with development teams to understand system architecture, design, and integration points; provide guidance rooted in strong Java engineering experience.
Identify technical risks early and proactively drive resolution through collaboration with architects, developers, QA, SRE/DevOps, and partner teams.
Guide teams through dependency management, component integration, service interactions, and environmental readiness.
Ensure data driven engineering decisions, deliver technically sound architecture design, which are aligned with long-term product and platform strategies.

Program & Delivery Management
Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development programs, ensuring predictable timelines and high-quality outcomes.
Manage cross-functional workstreams, coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and maintain clear ownership across all parties.
Establish program dashboards, KPIs, and communication mechanisms for leadership and team-level visibility.
Drive continuous improvement around estimation, sprint execution, release management, and operational readiness.

DevOps & Modern Engineering Practices
Collaborate with DevOps and platform engineering teams to ensure CI/CD pipeline robustness, environment stability, deployment automation, and observability.
Contribute to engineering workflow improvements such as versioning strategy, build and deployment orchestration, and performance monitoring approaches.
Support teams in adopting modern development practices: microservices, containerization, cloud-native tooling, and automated testing frameworks.
Stakeholder Alignment & Advocacy
Serve as a strong advocate for development teams ensuring the technical strategy, priorities, and constraints are well understood across all stakeholders.
Facilitate clear and concise communication, ensuring non-engineering stakeholders understand program goals, milestones, risks, and impacts.
Build trusted relationships across the organization, simplifying collaboration with business owners, product managers, compliance, security, and infrastructure teams.

Leadership & Organizational Impact
Promote a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Mentor teams on program execution best practices and play a coaching role where appropriate.
Champion clarity, structure, and predictable delivery while maintaining flexibility and adaptability to shifting business needs.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience), with 8+ years of project/program management experience leading large scale, cross functional initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to build strong trust with sponsors and key stakeholders through consistent delivery of business priorities.
Proven history of successfully delivering high-visibility, complex programs in challenging environments.
Strong capability to navigate and influence within highly matrixed organizations.
A focused, adaptable, and collaborative collaborator who performs well under pressure.
Experience in delivering initiatives from inception through delivery. Exceptional problem solving, analytical thinking, and critical decision making skills.
Deep knowledge and direct expertise with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.
Ability to communicate sensitive or complex information with clarity and thrive in dynamic, multi-time zone, multi-location environments.
Experience overseeing the planning, implementation, and support of business application components, consistently striving for excellence in operational and delivery outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and modern integration patterns.
Ability to work independently in highly dynamic environments and navigate ambiguity effectively.

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