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Apex Systems

Agile Scrum Master

Apex Systems, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390

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Job Title Agile Scrum Master

Base Pay Range $75.00/hr - $78.00/hr

Duration 12 Months

Location Jersey City, NJ (3 Days onsite)

Pay Rate $75.00 - $78.38/hr

Responsibilities Responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivery of defined deliverables which usually requires engagement from multiple teams such as a project or smaller program. Communicates the work objectives, coordinates delivery, manages risks, ensures compliance to standards, and provides end‑to‑end visibility into the health of the deliverables. Ensures execution and delivery meets the client’s expectations in terms of functionality, quality, timeline, and cost. Coordinates and facilitates routines to support delivery – e.g., kick‑offs, status reviews, stakeholder meetings, change controls, tollgates, etc. Plans and coordinates delivery and dependencies across multiple teams. Facilitates dependency management, risk management, and impediment removal for the defined deliverables. Promotes and facilitates communication and collaboration across organizations to support the deliverable completion and timeline. Gathers and facilitates status updates for the deliverables to stakeholders and leadership regarding delivery, risks/issues, and schedule. Ensures that execution is aligned with deliverable requirements by working with the sponsor/stakeholders. Ensures deliverables comply with Enterprise Change Management standards. Supports resource planning for delivery/execution. Individual Contributor.

Primary Skill Agile Scrum Master

Secondary Skill Agile Coach

Top 3 Skills

5+ years of Agile and End‑to‑End Project/Release Management experience

Strong Project Management Skills, ability to lead a team and drive to results

Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications

Agile / Scrum Master experience

5+ years of End‑to‑End Project/Release Management experience

Strong Project Management Skills, ability to lead a team and drive to results

Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Must possess analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent time management and prioritization skills

Strong project financial management skills

Guides projects through all phases, ensuring required standards and processes are followed, required documents are completed, and required tracking systems are kept updated

Develops and manages the project plan

Identifies, assigns, tracks, escalates, and resolves issues

Schedules and facilitates regular meetings to review progress and status, and ad hoc topical meetings; formulates agendas and documents, minutes, action items

Ability to provide project status/metrics on deliverables or escalates issues to senior leaders and executives

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) proficiency

Desired Qualifications

Agile / Scrum Master certification

Project Management certification

Bachelor’s degree

EEO Statement 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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of employment opportunities or to apply for a position and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at

[email protected]

or 844‑463‑6178.

Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that provide optional financial protection. Additional benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Program, a 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months, an HSA on the HDHP plan, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (up to 8 counseling sessions), corporate discount savings, and professional development opportunities such as training programs and certification discounts.

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