Program Manager III

Apex Systems; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Program Manager III in Stamford, CT to lead complex design programs and align delivery with strategic goals. You will manage multiple projects, govern content, MSA, and video designs, and coordinate four designers' schedules while communicating with stakeholders.

The role requires strong Agile and Scrum expertise, Jira experience, and superb organizational skills to deliver high-quality digital experiences in a fast-paced environment.

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; Jira or similar tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to remove roadblocks and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies and manage sprint activities to keep teams aligned on priorities.
• Track project progress and coordinate interdependencies across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove blockers and improve team processes.

Skills

Agile ceremonies

Scrum knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Roadblock removal

Progress tracking

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Jira

Figma

Miro

Job description

# Program Manager IIIApply**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.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**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.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Stamford, CT, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 8, 2026**Pay Range:** $65 - $75 per hour