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Lead Agilist / Scrum Master

  • On-site
    • Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • $52 - $55 per hour
  • Information Technology

Lead Agilist/Scrum Master | Cincinnati, OH (Onsite from Day 1). W2, 6-month contract with extension. Scrum, Agile Coaching, Servant Leadership.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Agilist / Scrum Master to lead Agile squads within Commercial IT organization. The ideal candidate will have strong Scrum Master experience, Agile coaching skills, and a servant leadership mindset to help teams deliver business value while continuously improving their Agile practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coach Agile teams in applying Scrum principles, Agile frameworks, and best practices.

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

  • Identify and remove impediments that affect team productivity and delivery.

  • Coach Product Owners on backlog management, prioritization, and effective stakeholder collaboration.

  • Mentor team members and promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Foster a servant leadership culture that empowers teams to become self-organizing and high-performing.

  • Communicate effectively with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and technical teams to align priorities and delivery goals.

  • Monitor team progress, identify delivery risks, and support the resolution of challenges.

  • Encourage transparency, continuous feedback, and adoption of Agile practices across Commercial IT.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team effectiveness, predictability, and delivery outcomes.

Job requirements

  • Strong experience working as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.

  • Solid understanding of the Scrum framework, Agile principles, and practices.

  • Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting sprint execution.

  • Proven ability to coach and mentor Agile teams and Product Owners.

  • Strong servant leadership and team facilitation skills.

  • Experience identifying and removing impediments and resolving delivery challenges.

  • Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to promote continuous improvement and support high-performing Agile teams.

  • Must be willing to relocate to Cincinnati, Ohio, and work onsite from day one.

  • Must not require employment sponsorship during the contract.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience leading Agile squads in enterprise environments.

  • Experience working with cross-functional technology and business teams.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and foster team accountability.

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