Contractor - Enterprise Technology Systems

Merrifield, VA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $50.00 - 65.00 per hour
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Skills

  • Financial Services
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Sprint
  • Forecasting
  • Estimating
  • Apache Velocity
  • Capacity Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Microsoft Azure
  • DevOps
  • ADO
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • IT Project Management
  • Management
  • Financial Software
  • IT Service Management
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Recruiting
  • Insurance
  • Finance
  • Professional Development
  • Training
  • Leadership
  • CompTIA
  • Customer Service
  • Career Counseling
  • Apex
  • Oracle Application Express

Summary

Job#: 3028576

Job Description:

We are hiring a Scrum Master / Project Manager!

Role: Scrum Master / Project Manager

Supporting: Large Financial Services Client

Location: Merrifield, VA (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Contract Only

Duration: Approx. 12 months

Role Overview:

This role leads Agile delivery efforts across high-impact technical initiatives. As the Scrum Master / Project Manager, you will guide teams through the full Agile lifecycle, facilitate key ceremonies, maintain alignment with business objectives, and ensure delivery commitments are met. You'll serve as the central point of coordination across technical teams and business stakeholders while driving continuous improvement and removing impediments to flow.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage end-to-end delivery for Agile initiatives from intake through release
  • Ensure delivery commitments align with Program Increment (PI) goals and business priorities
  • Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a well-documented, prioritized backlog
  • Act as the primary liaison between delivery teams and business stakeholders
  • Identify, manage, and communicate risks, dependencies, and blockers
  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Grooming, Reviews/Demos, Retrospectives
  • Forecast delivery outcomes using estimation, velocity tracking, and capacity planning
  • Drive process improvement initiatives and retrospection-based enhancements
  • Shield teams from external disruptions and promote smooth collaboration


Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • Strong background in Agile/Scrum delivery and technical project management
  • Ability to manage complex dependencies and communicate effectively across teams
  • Experience with financial systems or financial environments is a plus
  • Experience supporting Navy Federal-style environments is a plus
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and indicate if sponsorship is needed now or in the future


Compensation and Benefits:
  • The pay rate for this position is between $50 and $65 per hour.
  • Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.


We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

If you have visited our website in search of information on 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 Benefits Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.
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  • Dice Id: apexsan
  • Position Id: BHJOB2374_3028576
  • Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About Apex Systems

Part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated, Apex Systems is a leading global technology services company specializing in customizable industry-specific solutions that drive better results and transform businesses for over 25 years.

Delivering Value and Innovation

Apex Systems partners with global and Fortune 500 companies, leveraging cutting-edge technology through strategic alliances to drive businesses forward. These proven solutions and services combined with our unique deployment model that builds qualified, industry specific, fit-for-purpose teams fulfills our clients’ digital visions and achieves results. Our agility and obsession with providing value enables us to support an ever-evolving digital world.

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