Program Manager III

Apex Systems; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

ESPP (employee stock purchase plan)

HSA (Health Savings Account)

EAP with counseling

Corporate discounts

Certification prep & development

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a Senior Design Program Manager to lead complex design initiatives and align delivery with strategic goals. You will drive Agile ceremonies, manage multi-project schedules, and coordinate with Product, Design, and Engineering to remove blockers and keep programs on track.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience guiding cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments to deliver high-quality digital products and exceptional customer

Qualifications

• Experience leading Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming).
• Strong knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working with Product, Design, and Engineering teams.
• Experience using Jira or similar project tracking tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and remove roadblocks for teams.
• Experience tracking team progress and managing priorities.
• Expertise in Figma, Miro, or other collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies and manage sprint activities.
• Track project progress and prioritize across multiple projects.
• Remove blockers and improve team processes.
• Coordinate stakeholders to align on priorities and delivery.
• Support Product & Design in delivering high-quality digital products.

Skills

Agile ceremonies leadership

Scrum/Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Roadmap & priorities management

Tools

Jira

Figma

Miro

Job description

Job#: 3055194

Job Description:

Description: Responsible for managing one or more highly complex design programs consisting of multiple projects. Aligns project delivery with broader strategic initiatives and goals. Manages multiple projects and programs, and orchestrates the results to achieve a broad program goal over all support content, MSA, comms and vidoe designs, ensuring that governance controls and design management occur. Plans and implements schedules and monitors program from inception through delivery. Identifies and monitors areas of risk. Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies; Managing and utilizing resources across projects. Continuously seeks opportunities to improve design systems, collaorative processes, performance and schedule. Facilitates communication and coordination among projects and over four designers' schedules. Manages stakeholder engagement and satisfaction. Maintains awareness of trends, business conditions and internal process and practices impacting component projects or overall program. 5- 10 years of experience.

Must-Haves:

• Experience leading Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming)
• Strong knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies
• Experience working with Product, Design, and Engineering teams
• Experience using Jira or similar project tracking tools
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to identify and remove roadblocks for teams
• Experience tracking team progress and managing priorities
• Expertise in Figma, Miro, or other collaboration tools

Additional Skills Considered:

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.)
• Experience supporting UI/UX or Product Design teams
• Experience supporting digital product teams
• Knowledge of user-centered design processes

Day-to-Day:

This person will support Product & Design by leading Agile ceremonies, managing sprint activities, tracking project progress, and helping teams stay aligned on priorities. They will work closely with stakeholders to remove blockers, improve team processes, and ensure projects move forward smoothly. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while helping teams deliver high-quality digital products and customer experiences.

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.

Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex 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. Everforth 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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.