Lead Agilist I

Apex Systems; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Certification discounts and training

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Lead Agilist to guide cross-functional teams in applying the Scrum Framework in Cincinnati, Ohio. This on-site role focuses on servant leadership, ensuring teams deliver high business value while removing impediments and fostering collaboration.

You will coach Product Owners and Development Teams, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and promote continuous improvement within an agile practice. A strong background in DevOps concepts is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years of business experience plus three+ years of Scrum experience.
• Solid understanding of Scrum and agile lifecycle disciplines; familiarity with Kanban/Scrumban.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and testing frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Review, Retrospective, backlog refinement).
• Coach Product Owner and Development Team in backlog management and success metrics.
• Support self-organization, cross-functionality, risk identification, and conflict resolution.
• Shield teams from external interruptions to maximize focus.
• Identify improvement opportunities in DevOps, pipelines, and testing approaches.
• Foster communication and collaboration within and outside the team.
• Promote a safe environment for open problem solving.

Skills

Scrum Framework knowledge

Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrumban)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

DevOps

CI/CD

Testing frameworks

Job description

Job#: 3057502

Job Description:

Title: Lead Agilist

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (On-site)

Duration: 2+ month to start with

Role Overview

Our organization is seeking a collaborative servant leader to guide cross-functional teams on the application of the Scrum Framework. As a key member of the agile practice, the selected professional will work closely with teams to ensure they understand and apply agile values and principles. This position requires strong observation skills to determine team needs, facilitate neutral discussions, and prompt creative problem-solving while keeping teams focused on delivering business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum events and activities, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement.
• Coach the Product Owner and Development Team in effective Product Backlog management to establish a common understanding of deliverables and success metrics.
• Guide teams in self-organization, continuous improvement, cross-functionality, risk identification, and conflict resolution.
• Shield teams from external requests and interference to maximize focus and productivity.
• Identify opportunities for improvement by leveraging a basic understanding of technologies and techniques in DevOps, pipeline automation, and testing frameworks.
• Facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the team environment.
• Promote a trusting and safe environment where problems can be discussed and solved collaboratively.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field, or equivalent professional work experience.

Experience:

Five or more years of full-time business experience combined with three or more years of dedicated Scrum experience.

Technical Skills:

Solid understanding of the Scrum Framework, various software development lifecycle disciplines (Requirements Management, Quality Assurance, Configuration Management), and working knowledge of other agile methodologies such as Kanban or Scrumban.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with practices supporting agility, including Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Test-Driven Development.
• Demonstrated ability to apply multiple approaches to remove organizational and cultural impediments.
• Strong mediation and conflict resolution capabilities.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.