Java Project Manager

Description

Position Summary: Devoteam is seeking a Java Project Manager to define business requirements, coordinate teams, oversee the roadmap, and ensure product quality. Key Highlights: 1. Lead Java development projects 2. Strategic coordination of teams and vendors 3. End-to-end product lifecycle management - **Devoteam is a leading European consultancy focused on digital strategy, technology platforms, cybersecurity, and technology-driven business transformation.** Concentrating on six areas of specialization, we address our clients’ strategic challenges: Digital Business & Products, Data-driven Intelligence, Distributed Cloud, Business Automation, Cybersecurity, and Sustainability through Digitalization. Technology is in our DNA, and we believe it is a catalyst capable of driving change for improvement—while maintaining a balance that allows us to deliver top-tier technological tools to our clients, always accompanied by the proximity and professionalism of a team acting as a trusted guide throughout the journey. Our **25 years of experience** make us an innovative, established, and mature consultancy, enabling the growth of our **10,000 professionals**, continuously certifying our consultants in the latest technologies and counting experts in: Cloud, BI, Data Analytics, Business Process Excellence, Customer Relationship Management, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering & Development. Devoteam has been awarded Partner of the Year 2021 by the five leading cloud providers: **AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.** \#CreativeTechnologyForBetterChange We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in Java development projects. This is a permanent position, fully remote. Mandatory Requirements: * Minimum 10 years of IT experience * Minimum 3–4 years of project management experience (depending on the specific role) * Key responsibilities include: + Gather and define business requirements + Ensure functional consistency of the product + Coordinate among technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendors + Oversee the roadmap, feature prioritization, and delivery + Guarantee high service levels and product quality + Manage project financial control * Languages: Minimum B2 level English * Required Skills: + Kanban. In-depth knowledge of Kanban implementation at team and department levels, including aggregated boards and use of metrics: - Delivery time, delivery ratio, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) limits - Application of Kanban principles and practices - Design and modeling of workflow systems - Visualization of workflow and WIP limitation - Identification and management of bottlenecks - Application of techniques for managing evolutionary change while minimizing resistance + Scrum. - Demonstrable experience in Scrum projects and active participation in Scrum ceremonies - Advanced proficiency in Jira. Deep familiarity is mandatory with: - Jira boards: Scrum and Kanban - Out-of-the-box agile reports provided by Jira + Waterfall - Knowledge of Project Plans and project planning methodologies - Experience in: * Progress reporting * Client follow-up meetings * Change request process and scope negotiation * Project closure * Soft Skills: + Strong capabilities in: - Training/knowledge transfer - Communication and team building + Results orientation + Proactivity + Self-organization + Teamwork / collaborative work * Certifications: Not mandatory but highly recommended + Scrum Master and/or Product Owner + PMP