Job Title: Lead Agilist
Location: Cincinnati OH
Duration: Contract - 3 months
Pay Range: $75/hr to $80/hr (W2)
Job ID: 411519
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Agilist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Scrum, Agile coaching, and team facilitation and a proven ability to enable Agile Squads to deliver business value through continuous improvement and effective Scrum practices.
Responsibilities:
- Guide Agile Squad(s) in applying Agile values, principles, and the Scrum Framework.
- Facilitate Scrum events and ensure the team realizes value from Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement.
- Coach Product Owners and Development Teams on effective Product Backlog management, shared understanding, and definition of success.
- Promote self-organization, cross-functionality, continuous improvement, and software craftsmanship within the Squad(s).
- Identify and remove impediments, escalating to organizational entities when needed.
- Foster a trusting and safe environment for open problem discussion and collaborative resolution.
- Use observations, data, metrics, and feedback loops to drive inspect-and-adapt improvements.
- Encourage creative problem identification through powerful questions and neutral facilitation.
- Collaborate across teams and the Agile Center to improve effectiveness of all Squad roles and shield teams from external interference.
- Model servant leadership and uphold risk management practices in alignment with organizational policies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Solid understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility.
- 5+ years of full-time business experience and 3+ years of Scrum experience.
- Experience presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple organizational levels.
- Ability to collect and use empirical data to benefit team and organization.
- Strong problem-solving, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to craft clear messages and coach complex concepts.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle disciplines, including Requirements, Analysis & Design, QA & Testing, Deployment, and Change Management.
- Working knowledge of practices that support agility such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, TDD, and automated testing.
- Working knowledge of other Agile methods including Kanban, Scrumban, XP, and Mob Programming.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience coaching multiple Squads and scaling Agile practices across teams.
- Familiarity with DevOps concepts, pipeline automation, and testing frameworks.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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