Project Manager

Project Manager to lead delivery of custom application development initiatives built on Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies, hands-on experience managing cloud-native applications, and the ability to work closely with engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of custom application development projects and programs using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Act as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Plan, execute, and manage project/program scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans.
• Track and report project status, milestones, KPIs, and risks to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Remove impediments and proactively manage risks and issues impacting delivery.
• Ensure adherence to Agile best practices, SDLC standards, and quality processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including development, QA, DevOps, security, and infrastructure.
• Support release planning, deployment coordination, and post-production support activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, team velocity, and quality metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT delivery with at least 4+ years in a Project Manager, Program Manager, or Scrum Master role.
• Strong experience managing custom application development projects.
• Hands-on experience working with:
• Java and Spring Boot based applications
• RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.)
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks and SDLC processes.
• Experience using Agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/streams and cross-team dependencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
• Project Management certification (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent).
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployments.
• Prior experience working in distributed or offshore/onshore team models.
• Exposure to security, compliance, and governance in cloud environments.