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Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager

Apex SystemsMerrifield, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 21, 2026

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Merrifield, VA, United States
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SAFeScrumAgilePMPStakeholder ManagementWaterfall

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Job#: 3052845
Job Description:
Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager
Location: Merrifield, VA or Pensacola, FL (Remote, with occasional onsite requirements.)
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master who thrives in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment. This individual will be responsible for driving complex initiatives from concept through delivery by gaining a deep understanding of project scope, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, proactive, and accountable, with the ability to identify risks, remove obstacles, and guide teams toward the right outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects across cross-functional teams, developing clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Lead projects within an Agile delivery environment, supporting PI planning and sprint execution.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage work items, track progress, and monitor delivery metrics.
  • Drive project execution by coordinating activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring accountability.
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve cross-organizational issues that may impede project success.
  • Serve as the central coordination point between project teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
  • Analyze project challenges, dependencies, and constraints to determine the most effective path forward.
  • Anticipate risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Mentor and guide team members to support effective project execution.
Required Qualifications
  • 15+ years of experience managing complex projects or programs (at least 5 years in an agile environment and 5 years in traditional waterfall delivery).
  • At least 10 years' experience working in a large enterprise (more than 5,000 employees) or the Federal Government.
  • Highly experienced in leading and driving executives to reach project objectives.
  • Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog management and work tracking.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • PMP and CSM/SAFe Scrum Masters certifications.
  • Experience managing complex multi-team initiatives in a fast-moving environment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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