Senior Agilist | Hybrid Cincinnati — Lead Agile Teams

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Business experience

Scrum experience

Mentoring

Impediment removal

Communication

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Leadership as servant

Team development

Trust-building

Innovative thinking

Related degree

Education

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

Job description

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.