Agilist

Encore Talent Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Talent Solutions is seeking an Agilist to lead Agile squads in Cincinnati, onsite, driving continuous improvement and value delivery through Scrum practices. The role partners with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to foster engagement and growth in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in business with 3+ years in Scrum/Agile roles, strong communication, and a proven coaching track record. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time business experience, including 3+ years in Scrum or Agile roles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience presenting, teaching, and facilitating.
• Proven ability to coach individuals and teams, resolve conflicts, and support Agile maturity.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks and key practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support Agile teams, ensuring alignment with Agile and Scrum values, principles, and practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective, Backlog Refinement) to promote continuous learning and improvement.
• Guide Product Owners and Development Teams in effective Product Backlog management and value delivery.
• Build a trusting, collaborative environment where issues can be openly discussed and resolved.
• Identify, assess, and help remove impediments to team performance, escalating as necessary.
• Coach team members and organizational stakeholders in Agile thinking, servant leadership, and continuous delivery practices.
• Leverage metrics, feedback loops, and Agile data to help teams inspect, adapt, and improve performance.
• Promote team self-organization, cross-functionality, and strong team dynamics through mentoring and facilitation.
• Encourage innovation, experimentation, and a growth mindset within Agile teams.
• Act as a change agent and Agile ambassador across the organization.

Skills

Agile coaching

Facilitation

Stakeholder communication

Servant leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, CS, Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Encore Talent Solutions is currently seeking an Agilist for a position located onsite in Cincinnati, OH.

We are seeking an Agilist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in guiding Agile Squads toward continuous improvement, fostering self-organization, and delivering high-value business outcomes through effective Agile and Scrum practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment, engagement, and growth in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and support Agile teams, ensuring alignment with Agile and Scrum values, principles, and practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement) to promote continuous learning and improvement.
• Guide Product Owners and Development Teams in effective Product Backlog management and value delivery
• Build a trusting, collaborative environment where issues can be openly discussed and resolved.
• Identify, assess, and help remove impediments to team performance, escalating as necessary.
• Coach team members and organizational stakeholders in Agile thinking, servant leadership, and continuous delivery practices.
• Leverage metrics, feedback loops, and Agile data to help teams inspect, adapt, and improve performance.
• Promote team self-organization, cross-functionality, and strong team dynamics through mentoring and facilitation.
• Encourage innovation, experimentation, and a growth mindset within Agile teams.
• Act as a change agent and Agile ambassador across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of full-time business experience, including 3+ years in Scrum or Agile roles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience presenting, teaching, and facilitating.
• Demonstrated ability to coach individuals and teams, resolve conflicts, and support Agile maturity.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks and key practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Encore Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.