Project Manager

Apex Systems; Findlay (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

ESPP (employee stock purchase program)

HSA (Health Savings Account)

EAP with counseling

Certification discounts and training

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong Scrum Master background to lead Agile delivery in logistics, transportation, and supply chain initiatives.

The role focuses on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing scope and risks, and driving digital transformation within transportation networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of Scrum Master experience supporting Agile teams.
• 7+ years of Project Management experience delivering business or technology projects.
• Experience in at least one logistics sector (Marine, Rail, Trucking/Fleet, or Pipeline Operations).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles and continuous improvement.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, assumptions, dependencies, and resources.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and executive communications.
• Partner with logistics and operations teams to improve workflows and processes.
• Support initiatives across transportation modes including marine, rail, trucking, and pipelines.
• Act as liaison between business leaders, logistics, IT, vendors, and partners.
• Facilitate requirements gathering and backlog refinement sessions.

Skills

Scrum Master

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Logistics Industry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job#: 3054757

Job Description

Project Manager

Location: Findlay, Ohio (Remote)

Alternate Location: San Antonio, TX

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong Project Management background and logistics industry expertise. This individual will lead Agile delivery teams while managing business and technology initiatives that support logistics, transportation, supply chain, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation programs. The ideal candidate combines Agile leadership skills with traditional project management experience and understands the operational challenges associated with moving products and commodities through transportation networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, assumptions, dependencies, and resource plans.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, status reports, and executive communications.
• Partner with logistics and operations teams to improve transportation workflows and business processes.
• Support initiatives involving marine transportation, rail logistics, trucking, and pipeline operations.
• Act as the liaison between business leaders, logistics operations, IT teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Facilitate requirements gathering workshops and backlog refinement sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Scrum Master experience supporting Agile teams.
• 7+ years of Project Management experience delivering business or technology projects.
• Experience within at least one of the following logistics sectors: Marine, Rail, Trucking/Fleet Transportation, or Pipeline Operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe principles.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and resource plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy, oil & gas, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing industries.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), asset management systems, or fleet management platforms.
• Knowledge of logistics planning, freight management, dispatching, scheduling, and transportation operations.
• Experience leading digital transformation, process automation, or supply chain optimization initiatives.
• Preferred certifications include: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or Certified SAFe Agilist (SA).

Compensation & Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.

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 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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