Lead Agilist III

Job Description

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. This individual uses coaching and facilitation to identify opportunities for improvement and support teams in overcoming challenges.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support Agile teams in the adoption and application of Agile values, principles, and Scrum practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Parenthetical with Product Owners and delivery teams to improve Product Backlog management and prioritization.
• Facilitate communication, collaboration, and alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Leverage metrics, observations, and team feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote proactive identification, discussion, and management of risks and dependencies.
• Support adoption of modern engineering and DevOps practices.
• Guide teams in identifying and resolving impediments while encouraging ownership of solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of professional business experience, with at least 5+ years of Scrum Master experience.
• Experience and exposure to AI being embedded in solutions.
• Experience working with Information Security Teams.
• Proven ability to remove blockers from a team and identify and remove organizational barriers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience facilitating, teaching, mentoring, and presenting to audiences at multiple organizational levels.
• Active engagement in the agile communities for continual learning.
• Agile certifications are preferred but not required if experience is demonstrated.
• Deep understanding of Scrum principles, events, roles, and artifacts.
• Familiarity with Kanban, Scrumban, XP, and other Agile approaches.
• Working knowledge of Agile engineering and DevOps practices, including CI/CD and automated testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of professional business experience, with at least 5+ years of Scrum Master experience.
• Experience and exposure to AI being embedded in solutions.
• Experience working with Information Security Teams.
• Proven ability to remove blockers from a team and identify and remove organizational barriers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience facilitating, teaching, mentoring, and presenting to audiences at multiple organizational levels.
• Active engagement in the agile communities for continual learning.
• Agile certifications are preferred but not required if experience is demonstrated.
• Deep understanding of Scrum principles, events, roles, and artifacts.
• Familiarity with Kanban, Scrumban, XP, and other Agile approaches.
• Working knowledge of Agile engineering and DevOps practices, including CI/CD and automated testing.

Skills

• Agile certifications are preferred but not required if experience is demonstrated.
• Deep understanding of Scrum principles, events, roles, and artifacts.
• Familiarity with Kanban, Scrumban, XP, and other Agile approaches.
• Working knowledge of Agile engineering and DevOps practices, including CI/CD and automated testing.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time.

Company Overview

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.

About the Company

Everforth Apex 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.

Contact Information

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