Job#: 3034874

Job Description:

Location: Tampa, Florida (Hybrid)

Employment Type: 6 month contract with potential to extend or convert perm

*Must be able to work on W2 basis without sponsorship

We are seeking a hybrid Scrum Master and Project Manager for a significant modernization effort. The selected candidate will support a multi-year project focused on moving legacy mainframe applications to the cloud while adding new business enhancements. This position requires a professional who can establish governance, manage project milestones, and ensure full transparency with stakeholders in an adapted Agile environment.

• Conduct Agile ceremonies and manage project milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Support the Product Owner with release planning and maintaining a healthy, prioritized backlog.
• Build strong partnerships with the Product Owner, IT lead, and squad through open communication.
• Manage project schedules and coordinate resources to deliver projects within budget and timeline.
• Champion continuous improvement within the squad and adapt to process changes.

Experience: Experience as a hybrid Scrum Master and Project Manager.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with Jira is required. Experience with PPM tools is a nice-to-have.

Soft Skills: Must be assertive and possess the ability to push back when necessary to ensure project integrity. The role requires strong interpersonal skills to navigate stakeholder dynamics and build rapport with squad members.

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous software development lifecycle experience.
• Experience in high-risk financial services environments.
• Scrum Master certification is a plus.

The anticipated pay rate for this position is between $50.00 and $55.00 per hour. Please note that the pay rate may be adjusted based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific work location.

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 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 Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

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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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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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