Lead Agilist

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Agile
Kanban
Scrum

Job Details

Job Title : Lead Agilist

Location : Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)

Duration : 12+ months

Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Agilist to guide Agile Squads in applying Agile and Scrum values, principles, and practices. The Lead Agilist will act as a servant leader, coach, and facilitator helping teams grow into high-performing, self-organizing units that deliver business value. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and coaching skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and coach Agile Squads in applying the Scrum Framework and Agile principles.
  • Facilitate Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Review, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement) to ensure they drive value.
  • Coach Product Owners and Development Teams on effective backlog management and delivery practices.
  • Foster a trusting, collaborative environment where issues can be raised and solved openly.
  • Guide teams in self-organization, cross-functionality, risk management, and continuous improvement.
  • Use observational skills to identify team needs and provide tailored coaching.
  • Remove impediments or escalate when necessary to keep teams focused and productive.
  • Promote learning, growth, and Agile mindsets across the organization.
  • Leverage Agile frameworks beyond Scrum (Kanban, XP, Scrumban, etc.) to improve team effectiveness.
  • Encourage innovation, data-driven decision making, and measurable improvement.
  • Shield teams from external disruptions and align them with organizational priorities.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of full-time business experience.
  • 3+ years hands-on Scrum/Agile experience.
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills across multiple organizational levels.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to remove impediments and resolve conflicts.
  • Knowledge of Agile practices (CI/CD, TDD, automation, DevOps pipelines).
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycles and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.).
  • Strong leadership with a servant leader mindset.
  • Ability to build trust, foster team growth, and promote innovative thinking.
  • Bachelor s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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