Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.
Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project/ManagerScrum Master to join our growing team and support the delivery of key initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will lead one or more agile teams, drive effective collaboration, remove impediments, and guide teams toward high performance. You will be a servant leader who ensures delivery of value, organizational alignment, and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for a mid -level candidate with solid scrum/agile experience who is ready to take on broader responsibilities across planning, delivery, and communication

Responsibilities

• Lead agile teams across the organization to deliver prioritized projects and BAU work, practicing servant leadership and enabling high performance.
• Manage team activities, remove impediments, and identify risks to sprint and release completion. Develop and propose corrective actions independently.
• Understand project costs and financial impact, monitor budget variance, explain deviations, and manage ROI — recommending direction changes when needed.
• Facilitate project kickoffs, release planning, sprint ceremonies, and present updates to peers, managers, and directors.
• Track work quality through metrics, identify trends, and partner with managers to improve team velocity, efficiency, and processes.
• Foster a collaborative environment, conduct agility health assessments, and lead retrospectives to support high-performing teams.
• Ensure team members have needed information, assess their strengths and development needs, and provide coaching support.
• Create and maintain project work plans, report status regularly, highlight risks and resource issues, and support PM standards and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience working with agile teams within software development or technology environments.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate agile ceremonies, manage team dynamics, and drive alignment.
• Experience identifying risks, managing dependencies, and communicating effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to guide teams through change while maintaining focus on delivery and value.
• Solid problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Live the Paychex Values

Act with uncompromising integrity.

Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.

Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.

Work in partnership and support each other.

Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.

Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

• A flexible work philosophy
• Company paid private health insurance
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid leave for illness, birth parents, non-birth parents, elder caregivers, marriage, adoption of a child and bereavement
• Inclusive and accessible Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help with everyday challenges
• Christmas and Easter bonuses
• Opportunity for strengthening expertise and skills through Paychex’s learning platform, including lessons in English

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.