Technical Project Manager - Java

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager with a deep-rooted background in Java architecture to lead our mission-critical engineering initiatives in Chennai. In this leadership capacity, you will serve as the bridge between complex technical requirements and high-level business strategy, orchestrating the end-to-end delivery of enterprise-grade software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, product owners, and C-suite stakeholders to ensure that our technical roadmap aligns with long-term business objectives. By fostering a culture of technical excellence and operational rigor, you will directly influence the scalability of our platforms and the overall success of our digital transformation journey, ensuring that we deliver robust, high-performance applications that meet the evolving needs of our global customer base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the full software development lifecycle for large-scale Java-based applications, ensuring that engineering teams adhere to best practices in coding, security, and performance to maintain system integrity.

• Facilitate seamless communication between technical squads and non-technical stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications that drive project efficiency.

• Manage resource allocation, budget forecasting, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure that high-stakes deliverables are met within defined timelines and quality standards.

• Mentor senior engineering leads and architects to cultivate a high-performance environment, fostering innovation while maintaining stability in our core technology stack.

• Oversee the integration of modern DevOps practices and automated testing frameworks to accelerate deployment cycles and improve the reliability of our production environments.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex Java/J2EE ecosystems, with a deep understanding of microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and distributed systems.

• Proven ability to navigate high-pressure environments, utilizing advanced project management methodologies to lead large, geographically dispersed teams toward unified goals.

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the capacity to articulate technical debt, architectural trade-offs, and strategic roadmaps to executive leadership with clarity and confidence.

• Strong educational foundation in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline, complemented by a career trajectory that reflects consistent growth and leadership in technical delivery.

• High degree of adaptability to a hybrid work model, demonstrating the ability to maintain team cohesion, drive accountability, and foster a collaborative culture in a professional office setting in Chennai.

Tags: Project Management, Java