Lead Agilist / Scrum Master

We are seeking an experienced Lead Agilist / Scrum Master to lead Agile squads within Commercial IT organization. The ideal candidate will have strong Scrum Master experience, Agile coaching skills, and a servant leadership mindset to help teams deliver business value while continuously improving their Agile practices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and coach Agile teams in applying Scrum principles, Agile frameworks, and best practices. - Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. - Identify and remove impediments that affect team productivity and delivery. - Coach Product Owners on backlog management, prioritization, and effective stakeholder collaboration. - Mentor team members and promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Foster a servant leadership culture that empowers teams to become self-organizing and high-performing. - Communicate effectively with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and technical teams to align priorities and delivery goals. - Monitor team progress, identify delivery risks, and support the resolution of challenges. - Encourage transparency, continuous feedback, and adoption of Agile practices across Commercial IT. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team effectiveness, predictability, and delivery outcomes.

- Strong experience working as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach. - Solid understanding of the Scrum framework, Agile principles, and practices. - Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting sprint execution. - Proven ability to coach and mentor Agile teams and Product Owners. - Strong servant leadership and team facilitation skills. - Experience identifying and removing impediments and resolving delivery challenges. - Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to promote continuous improvement and support high-performing Agile teams. - Must be willing to relocate to Cincinnati, Ohio, and work onsite from day one. - Must not require employment sponsorship during the contract.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience leading Agile squads in enterprise environments. - Experience working with cross-functional technology and business teams. - Ability to manage competing priorities and foster team accountability.