Project Manager
About The Position
JOB SUMMARY Lead cross-functional development teams building enterprise-grade distributed systems. Manage the full project lifecycle for microservices, API integrations, and DevOps initiatives. Gather business requirements, translate them into functional specifications, and ensure comprehensive documentation and smooth project handovers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Requirements & Business Analysis: Conduct stakeholder interviews and user workshops; create BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria; manage requirements traceability and obtain sign-offs Project Planning & Execution: Develop project plans, WBS, and schedules; manage scope, budget, and resources; coordinate releases across environments Team Leadership: Lead Java developers, DevOps engineers, QA, and DBAs; facilitate Agile ceremonies; remove blockers and maintain team velocity Stakeholder Communication: Serve as liaison between technical teams and business; deliver executive reports and presentations; manage expectations and escalations Documentation: Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, and decision logs; create process flows, SOPs, and user guides Project Handover: Develop handover packages, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides; conduct knowledge transfer sessions; obtain formal acceptance Technical Coordination: Oversee microservices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), database migrations, and monitoring implementations
Requirements
- 7+ years project management in software development
- 5+ years with enterprise Java/API/distributed systems
- 3+ years Agile/Scrum in DevOps environments
- 3+ years business analysis and requirements gathering
- Proven track record delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget
- Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, Spring Boot ecosystem, message brokers (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
- CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab CI), Docker, Kubernetes, Linux environments
- Databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong technical writing
- Proficient in creating BRDs, FRDs, process flows (Visio/Lucidchart/Miro)
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, MS Project
- Experience with Git workflows
- BS/BA in Computer Science, IT, or Business Administration
- PMP, CSM, or CBAP certification preferred
- SAFe certification a plus
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as developer, BA, or technical lead
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- ITIL certification
- Experience with UAT coordination, change management, and organizational transformation
Responsibilities
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and user workshops
- Create BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Manage requirements traceability and obtain sign-offs
- Develop project plans, WBS, and schedules
- Manage scope, budget, and resources
- Coordinate releases across environments
- Lead Java developers, DevOps engineers, QA, and DBAs
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies
- Remove blockers and maintain team velocity
- Serve as liaison between technical teams and business
- Deliver executive reports and presentations
- Manage expectations and escalations
- Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, and decision logs
- Create process flows, SOPs, and user guides
- Develop handover packages, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides
- Conduct knowledge transfer sessions
- Obtain formal acceptance
- Oversee microservices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), database migrations, and monitoring implementations
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Sick hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
