scrum master

Bayer AG; New Hanover Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer AG is seeking a Program Manager to lead a high-impact program at their New Jersey or Missouri offices. The successful candidate will drive stakeholder alignment, manage vendors, and maintain project momentum. With 3 to 7 years of experience preferable, candidates should possess strong communication skills and a background in project management. Agile certification is preferred, and this role requires on-site presence at least two days a week. This is an opportunity to impact meaningful business initiatives within a globally recognized firm.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in project or program management.
• Experience in managing third-party delivery partners.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor engagements to ensure deliverables are met.
• Schedule project meetings and document decisions.
• Monitor vendor progress and elevate issues when necessary.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Agile methodologies

Communication

Project management

Collaboration tools

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Azure DevOps

Job description

Manager is Open for candidate from 2 Locations: Whippany, NJ or St. Louis, MO.

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving complex programs to successful completion? We are seeking a business-driven program leader to join a high-impact, cross-functional initiative at one of the world's leading life sciences companies. In this role, you will serve as the central force behind stakeholder alignment, vendor governance, and disciplined delivery execution across an 18-month enterprise program. You will bring structure and clarity to a fast-moving environment, ensuring that teams remain focused, accountable, and aligned to strategic priorities. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale, working at the intersection of business, technology, and delivery excellence within a globally recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact across business, technical, and vendor teams to ensure consistent communication, alignment, and follow-through
• Coordinate vendor engagements, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and that agreed ways of working, deliverables, and timelines are upheld
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, manage agendas, document decisions, and track actions and deliverables to maintain momentum and transparency
• Monitor vendor progress against milestones and service expectations, identify risks and issues early, develop action plans, and elevate when necessary in partnership with program leadership
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies as applicable to keep teams focused, unblocked, and aligned to priorities
• Maintain project plans, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies, and provide leadership with clear and concise status updates
• Support onboarding, resource coordination, and an effective operating model to sustain delivery across the full program lifecycle

Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with demonstrated experience supporting large, cross‑functional initiatives
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage third‑party vendors, including status tracking, issue escalation, and delivery accountability
• Demonstrated ability to drive clarity, maintain momentum, and navigate complex or ambiguous situations
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and program governance frameworks
• Proficiency with collaboration and delivery tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
• Ability to work on‑site at Bayer's New Jersey or Missouri offices a minimum of two days per week

Experience

• 3 to 7 years of experience in project management, program management, or Scrum Master roles
• Experience supporting large-scale, cross‑functional programs with multiple stakeholder groups
• Prior experience managing or coordinating third‑party delivery partners or vendors in a program context

Qualifications

• Agile or Scrum certification such as CSM, PSM, or equivalent is preferred
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus

This is a rare opportunity to take on a high‑visibility role within a globally respected organization, contributing directly to a strategic program with real business impact. You will work alongside talented professionals across business and technology functions, gaining broad exposure to enterprise‑level program delivery while sharpening your skills in stakeholder management, vendor governance, and Agile execution. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are energized by bringing order and momentum to complex initiatives, this role offers the challenge, growth, and impact you have been looking for.