Senior Agilist - Contract/Contract to Hire - Cincinnati, OH | Hybrid

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); Cincinnati (OH); Hybride; USD 96 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA), is seeking a Senior Agilist for a CONTRACT assignment in Cincinnati, OH. The role is hybrid: on-site Monday through Thursday with Friday work-from-home.

The ideal candidate has strong Scrum experience, coaching skills, and a track record of removing impediments while enabling high-performing Agile squads. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning in a banking client environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-time business experience.
• 1+ year scrum experience.
• Experience teaching and mentoring peers/teams.
• Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of the team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Coaching skills to convey complex concepts.
• Ability to resolve conflicts - strong mediator.
• Active coach and mentor focused on growing potential.
• High energy and passion for building strong teams.
• Ability to build trust and rapport in a sustainable workplace.
• Promotes innovative thinking and self-improvement.
• Bachelor's in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent in work experience.

Responsabilités

• Understand Scrum framework and agility principles.
• Use empirical data to benefit team and organization.
• Collaborate with team; prioritize team success over individual success.
• Foster continuous learning about Agile, Scrum, coaching, and team dynamics.
• Facilitate communication inside and outside the Agile Squad.
• Shield team from external requests to maintain productivity.
• Help remove impediments and barriers for squads.
• Lead by example as a servant leader.
• Support cross-squad coordination and escalation when needed.
• Foster a safe environment where issues can be raised.

Connaissances

Business experience

Scrum experience

Mentoring

Impediment removal

Communication

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Leadership as servant

Team development

Trust-building

Innovative thinking

Related degree

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/CS/engineering

Description du poste

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Agilist for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Banking clients in Cincinnati, OH. Hybrid schedule M-Th onsite, Friday work from home.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility
• Understand how to use empirical data collection to benefit team and organization
• Critical and creative problem solving skills
• Collaborates with other team members; values team success over individual success
• Continuous learning regarding Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitating, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, listening for self
• and team
• Understanding of all software lifecycle development disciplines - Project Management, Requirements Management, Analysis
• & Design, Quality Assurance & Testing, Implementation, Deployment, Configuration & Change Management
• Understanding of a variety of practices that support agility (Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test Driven)
• Development, Automated Test-Driven Development, etc.)
• Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environment
• Leadership skills, specifically leading by example (servant leader) and display behaviors that demonstrate the key mindset
• shifts associated with becoming agile
• Where possible facilitate the removal of Agile Squad impediments (e.g. cultural barriers, logistic challenges, coordination w/other Agile Squads and teams)
• When needed, escal ... ???
• Facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including the Agile Center
• Works to improve the effectiveness of all roles of the Agile Squad
• Shields Agile Squad from external requests and interference to ensure the Agile Squad is fully functional and productive
• Fosters self-organization, learning, and growth within the Agile Squad
• Builds a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of full-time business experience
• 1+ year scrum experience
• Experience teaching and/or mentoring peers and/or teams
• Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts
• Ability to resolve conflicts - strong mediator
• Active coach and mentor whose goal is to grow and maximize potential
• Brings high-energy and passion to the job with a focus on building strong teams
• Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a sustainable & effective workplace
• Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement
• Bachelor's in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field or equivalent in work experience.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/.

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.