Lead Agilist III

Job#: 3040962

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Agilist III

Pay Range: $65-$74

Location: Onsite (Farmington Hills, MI)

Length: 6 months

Position Summary

The Lead Agile Coach / Scrum Master is responsible for guiding one or more Agile teams in the effective adoption and application of Agile values, principles, and Scrum practices. This role serves as a servant leader, coach, facilitator, and mentor, helping teams improve collaboration, self-organization, continuous improvement, and delivery of business value.

The Lead Agile Coach works closely with Product Owners, development teams, and stakeholders to foster high-performing teams and create an environment that encourages transparency, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning. This individual uses coaching, facilitation, and observation skills to identify opportunities for improvement and support teams in overcoming challenges while maintaining an objective and neutral perspective.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Coaching & Team Development

• Coach and support Agile teams in the adoption and application of Agile values, principles, and Scrum practices.
• Foster self-organization, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and team accountability.
• Guide teams in identifying and resolving impediments while encouraging ownership of solutions.
• Promote a culture of learning, experimentation, and adaptability.
• Mentor team members and stakeholders on Agile practices, mindset shifts, and organizational impacts.

Scrum Facilitation

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and related Agile activities, including:

• Sprint Planning

• Daily Scrum

• Sprint Review

• Sprint Retrospective

• Backlog Refinement

• Ensure Agile events are productive and provide measurable value to the team and organization.

• Help teams inspect and adapt through the effective use of feedback loops, metrics, and performance indicators.

Product & Delivery Support

• Partner with Product Owners and delivery teams to improve Product Backlog management and prioritization.
• Establish a shared understanding of objectives, requirements, success criteria, and business value.
• Support effective planning, estimation, dependency management, and risk identification.
• Encourage practices that improve quality, delivery effectiveness, and software craftsmanship.

Organizational Leadership

• Facilitate communication, collaboration, and alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Provide objective guidance and coaching without political or personal bias.
• Help create and maintain a safe environment where concerns, risks, and challenges can be openly discussed.
• Advocate for Agile principles and support organizational transformation initiatives.
• Escalate team impediments when necessary to appropriate organizational leaders or support functions.

Continuous Improvement & Agile Maturity

• Leverage metrics, observations, and team feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Apply knowledge of Agile frameworks and complementary methodologies such as Kanban, Scrumban, Extreme Programming (XP), and related practices.
• Support adoption of modern engineering and DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, test automation, and related techniques.
• Encourage data-driven decision-making and continuous process optimization.

Risk & Compliance

• Promote proactive identification, discussion, and management of risks and dependencies.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Support a customer-focused approach by helping teams align delivery outcomes with business and user needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of professional business experience.
• 3+ years of Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or related Agile delivery experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience facilitating, teaching, mentoring, and presenting to audiences at multiple organizational levels.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and removing team impediments and organizational barriers.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven ability to build trust, influence without authority, and foster team engagement.
• Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

Agile & Scrum

• Deep understanding of Scrum principles, events, roles, and artifacts.
• Strong knowledge of Agile values and frameworks.
• Experience building and supporting high-performing Agile teams.
• Ability to leverage empirical data and metrics to drive improvements.

Leadership & Coaching

• Servant leadership mindset with a focus on empowering teams.
• Strong facilitation, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate interpersonal and organizational challenges effectively.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Technical & Delivery Practices

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including:

• Project Management

• Requirements Management

• Analysis and Design

• Quality Assurance and Testing

• Implementation and Deployment

• Configuration and Change Management

• Working knowledge of Agile engineering and DevOps practices, including:

• Continuous Integration (CI)

• Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CD)

• Test-Driven Development (TDD)

• Automated Testing

• Familiarity with Kanban, Scrumban, XP, Mob Programming, and other Agile approaches.

Success Factors

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong servant leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• A collaborative and learning-oriented mindset.
• The ability to foster trust, transparency, and accountability.
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
• A passion for helping teams and organizations continuously improve.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Employer

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. 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 Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

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.

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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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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Farmington Hills, MI, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

July 6, 2026

Pay Range:

$65 - $74 per hour

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