Program Manager - Java Application Development

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager with strong experience in managing large-scale Fixed-Price (FP) technology projects, particularly Java development projects.

The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience managing 50-60+ resources across multiple teams and should be comfortable owning program delivery, customer engagement, financials, risks, timelines and overall delivery governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage large-scale Fixed-Price Java development programs from initiation through delivery.
• Manage and provide leadership to 50-60+ resources, including multiple development, QA, technical and support teams.
• Own overall program delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources and customer commitments.
• Manage program financials, including project budgets, margins, utilization and resource planning.
• Drive delivery governance, project reviews, status reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Work closely with customers and senior stakeholders to understand requirements, manage expectations and ensure successful delivery.
• Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies and change requests.
• Ensure effective resource allocation and capacity planning across projects.
• Work closely with Engineering teams to ensure adherence to architecture, development and quality standards.
• Drive delivery metrics, productivity improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage escalations and ensure timely resolution of critical delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with organizational processes, governance and delivery standards.
• Support account growth and identify opportunities for additional business within existing engagements, where applicable.

Mandatory Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Program Manager or Senior Program Manager managing large technology programs.
• Strong experience in Fixed-Price project management.
• Experience managing a minimum team size of 50-60+ resources.
• Strong experience managing Java development projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle, Agile/Scrum and project governance.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with project financial management, resource planning, risk management and delivery governance.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.