Lead Agilist

THIS IS A W2 CONTRACT (NOT C2C) 12+ MO OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED

AT THIS TIME SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE

NO C2C OR W2 REFERRAL BASED SOLICITATIONS ACCEPTED

MAX RATE UP TO $79

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We are seeking an experienced Lead Agilist to support one or more Agile teams in adopting and continuously improving Agile ways of working. This individual will serve as a servant leader, coach, facilitator, and mentor, helping teams embrace Scrum principles, strengthen collaboration, and consistently deliver business value.

The ideal candidate brings a strong Agile mindset, extensive Scrum experience, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. You will work closely with Product Owners, Development Teams, and business stakeholders to foster self-organization, continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability across Agile initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Team Leadership & Coaching

• Coach Agile teams on Scrum values, principles, and framework implementation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and learning.
• Guide teams in self-organization, cross-functional collaboration, and effective decision-making.
• Identify team dynamics, challenges, and opportunities for improvement, providing targeted coaching and support.
• Serve as a servant leader by removing impediments and helping teams maximize performance.

Scrum Facilitation

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including:
• • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Scrum
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Sprint Retrospectives
  • Backlog Refinement Sessions
• Ensure Agile events are productive and generate meaningful outcomes.
• Facilitate neutral discussions that enable teams to identify solutions and determine the best path forward.

Product & Delivery Support

• Partner with Product Owners and Development Teams to improve Product Backlog management.
• Help teams establish a clear understanding of priorities, goals, business value, and success criteria.
• Support dependency management, risk identification, conflict resolution, and delivery planning.
• Promote transparency through metrics, feedback loops, and other information radiators.

Agile Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive inspect-and-adapt practices using empirical data and team metrics.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, team effectiveness, and delivery outcomes.
• Coach stakeholders and leaders on Agile practices and their impact on team performance.
• Leverage knowledge of Agile frameworks beyond Scrum, including Kanban, Scrumban, XP, and other modern Agile practices.
• Encourage adoption of software engineering best practices that support agility and quality delivery.

Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams and stakeholder groups.
• Escalate organizational impediments when appropriate.
• Help teams identify, assess, manage, and communicate risks proactively.
• Shield Agile teams from unnecessary interruptions and external distractions.
• Build a trusting environment where concerns can be raised openly and resolved constructively.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional business experience.
• 3+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Lead Agilist.
• Strong understanding of Scrum principles, Agile values, and servant leadership practices.
• Experience coaching and mentoring Agile teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, training sessions, and team discussions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated success removing impediments and influencing stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
• Strong conflict resolution, mediation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster trust, engagement, accountability, and team growth.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with multiple Agile teams simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including:
• • Requirements Management
  • Analysis & Design
  • Quality Assurance & Testing
  • Implementation & Deployment
  • Configuration & Change Management
• Working knowledge of Agile engineering practices, including:
• • Continuous Integration (CI)
  • Continuous Deployment (CD)
  • Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Automated Testing
  • Pipeline Automation
• Familiarity with Agile scaling approaches and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience leveraging Agile metrics and data-driven continuous improvement practices.

Key Success Factors

• Strong servant leadership mindset.
• High emotional intelligence and coaching capability.
• Ability to inspire, guide, and develop high-performing teams.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to delivering business value through Agile excellence.

leadership mindset with a focus on team success.

Critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.

Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority.

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Passion for fostering innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Technical Knowledge

Understanding of software development lifecycle disciplines, including:

Project Management

Requirements Management

Analysis & Design

Quality Assurance & Testing

Implementation & Deployment

Configuration & Change Management

Working knowledge of Agile engineering practices such as:

Continuous Integration (CI)

Continuous Deployment (CD)

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Automated Testing

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks including:

Scrum

Kanban

Scrumban

Extreme Programming (XP)

Mob Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent).

Experience supporting multiple Agile teams simultaneously.

Experience in Agile transformation initiatives.

Strong understanding of DevOps concepts, automation pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.

Leadership Expectations

Demonstrate servant leadership and lead by example.

Promote collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Build high-performing teams focused on delivering customer and business value.

Maintain objectivity while coaching teams and stakeholders.

Champion Agile principles throughout the organization.

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.