About the role
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.
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.