Agilist

Encore Talent Solutions has partnered with a client in the Cincinnati, OH area to identify an Agilist on a 12 month contract to hire opportunity

• This role will require full onsite presence at their location in downtown Cincinnati, OH
• Role is only available to W2-eligible candidates (C2c or 1099 work is not allowed and need someone free from visa restrictions/transfers)

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Agilist to join the Agile Center. In this role, you will work to ensure Agile Squads understand and apply Agile and Scrum values and principles, creating working environments that enable high-performing teams to deliver sustained business value.

You will collaborate with Agile Squads, Product Owners, Development Teams, and stakeholders to facilitate Scrum events, remove impediments, and support continuous improvement through a servant leadership approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide Agile Squads on the application of the Scrum Framework, Agile values, and principles.
• Facilitate Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement.
• Coach Product Owners and Development Teams in effective Product Backlog management.
• Support Agile Squads in self-organization, continuous improvement, cross-functionality, risk identification, dependency management, and conflict resolution.
• Facilitate communication, cooperation, and collaboration inside and outside the Agile Squad, including the Agile Center.
• Identify and facilitate the removal of Agile Squad impediments, including cultural barriers, logistic challenges, and coordination with other teams.
• Escalate Agile Squad impediments to appropriate organizational entities when needed.
• Build trusting and safe environments where problems can be raised and solved collaboratively.
• Foster self-organization, learning, and growth within Agile Squads.
• Use empirical data, feedback loops, metrics, and other information radiators to support continuous improvement.
• Shield Agile Squads from external requests and interference to ensure productivity.
• Coach others in the organization regarding Agile practices and their impact on team effectiveness.
• Identify, assess, manage, monitor, and report risks while operating within the Bank's risk appetite.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of full-time business experience.
• 1+ year of Scrum experience.
• Understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility.
• Experience teaching and/or mentoring peers and/or teams.
• Experience communicating and removing impediments outside of the team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts.
• Strong critical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and serve as a strong mediator.
• Ability to build trust and rapport that creates a sustainable and effective workplace.
• Strong collaboration skills with a focus on team success.
• Leadership skills, specifically leading by example through a servant leadership approach.
• Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement.
• High energy and passion for building strong teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of empirical data collection and how it benefits teams and organizations.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle disciplines, including Project Management, Requirements Management, Analysis & Design, Quality Assurance & Testing, Implementation, Deployment, Configuration & Change Management.
• Understanding of practices that support agility, including Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Test Driven Development, and Automated Test-Driven Development.
• Understanding of priorities and goal setting for teams and organizations in an agile business environment.
• Continuous learning in Agile, Scrum, coaching, facilitating, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and listening.

Work Environment & Location:

• Location: Onsite in Cincinnati.
• Collaborative environment within the Agile Center, supporting Agile Squads and cross-functional teams.
• Focus on continuous learning, coaching, mentoring, and team development.

About Encore Talent Solutions:
Encore Talent Solutions is a trusted professional services firm dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals by providing exceptional talent solutions. We partner closely with our clients to understand their unique culture and operational needs, delivering proactive support during times of growth, transition, and change. Our mission is to connect top talent with meaningful opportunities to drive business success.

Encore Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.