Lead Agilist

Lead Agilist I

Location:

Cincinnati, OH (Onsite). Length: 6+ months.

We are seeking a Lead Agilist to support one or more Agile Squads. This role involves guiding teams to understand and apply Agile and Scrum values and principles. The position requires a servant‑leadership approach to foster an environment of continuous improvement, collaboration, and trust where problems can be solved effectively.

• Facilitate Scrum events and activities such as Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement.
• Coach the Product Owner and Development Team in effective Product Backlog management.
• Guide Agile Squads in self‑organization, continuous improvement, cross‑functionality, risk identification, and conflict resolution.
• Assist teams in improving through feedback loops, metrics, and other information radiators.
• Promote the growth of every team member by using powerful questions to prompt creative problem‑solving.
• Foster a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised and discussed openly.
• Shield the team from external interference to ensure productivity.
• Collaborate with others to improve the effectiveness of all roles within the Agile Squad.

Experience:

5+ years of full‑time business experience and 3+ years of Scrum experience. Experience presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple levels of an organization.

Skills:

A solid understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility. Knowledge of how to build high‑performing teams and use empirical data. Strong oral and written communication, coaching, and mediation skills.

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or a directly related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of practices that support agility such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Test‑Driven Development.
• Familiarity with other Agile frameworks like Kanban or XP.

Everforth Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, Health Savings Account options, an Employee Assistance Program, and professional development resources.

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.