Scrum Master​/Project Manager

Job Information

Job # 3019013
• 100% Remote. Preference will be given to candidates located within 50 miles of one of our office locations.

• Project management experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.

We are seeking a Scrum Master / Project Manager who will support and guide our Scrum and development teams. This role ensures Agile best practices are followed, removes obstacles, promotes healthy team dynamics, and acts as a liaison between the Scrum team and Product Owner. The ideal candidate fosters a productive, collaborative, and conflict‑free environment.

• Guide and coach the Scrum team in Agile methodology, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a buffer between the Scrum team and the Product Owner, ensuring clear communication and focus.
• Maintain a safe, supportive team environment by proactively resolving conflicts and removing impediments.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects from concept through implementation.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Coordinate and interface with all project stakeholders, including end users, IT, client services, and cross‑functional teams.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, estimates, resource allocations, and budgets.
• Lead project meetings; track status, risks, and issues; ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Manage vendor relationships, oversee third‑party tasks, and review vendor deliverables.
• Monitor projects from initiation to delivery, addressing both technical and non‑technical needs.
• Identify project issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality, and client‑satisfaction goals.
• Provide technical or analytical guidance to team members as needed.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions to resolve problems and maintain project momentum.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that provide an optional layer of financial protection. Benefits also include an employee stock purchase program (ESPP), a 401(k) program with company match after 12 months, a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan, a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, corporate discount savings program, and additional discounts.

Professional development opportunities include on‑demand training, certification prep, and access to a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after six months of tenure, plus certification discounts and perks for associations such as CompTIA and IIBA. Apex also provides a dedicated customer service team for consultants to address benefits and other resources and a certified Career Coach. A full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources is available in the Welcome Packet.

Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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