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.