Agility Lead/Coach

Job Title: Agility Lead / Product Owner

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: Contract to hire, 6 months

Pay Range: $60/hr $68/hr (W2)

Job ID: 374249

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job responsibilities

• Operates as an influencer and builds trusted partnership across Area Products comprised of multiple teams


• Provides coaching to both Business and Technology Leaders and stakeholders above the team level to ensure alignment and buy-in


• Leverages data and analytics to develop thoughtful insights, identify root causes, and recommend and implement necessary improvements at multiple levels


• Collaborates with other Agile Coaches and Leaders to drive complex scalable solutions across multiple Products.


• Lead and coach teams to adopt and implement agile methodologies, and promote open communication and engagement among team members ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals


• Use advanced communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage and influence stakeholders while communicating organizational impediments to leadership


• Develop and implement short to mid-term operational and transformation plans, prioritize tasks and manage resources to achieve product goals in a timely and efficient manner through the utilization of metrics and evidence-based decisions


• Identify trends and generate original ideas to contribute to the development of new policies and best practices within the discipline

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrated experience coaching beyond the team level in driving process improvement, efficiency, and Lean/Agile thinking


• Operates with high emotional intelligence in how to drive change and improvement while operating in complex organizational situations


• Contributes to the development of new Lean/Agile Solutions and helps make improvements to existing patterns, practice and ways of working


• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in a relevant domain, with a focus on coaching teams and individuals on agile methodologies and project management


• Possess advanced knowledge of multiple product development lifecycle stages, methodologies, and best practices, enabling effective guidance and support for teams


• Display advanced knowledge of agile delivery and multiple agile approaches, including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), and scaling frameworks, monitoring agility metrics; with the ability to guide teams through complex projects, emphasizing iterative progress and adaptability


• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels within the organization, effectively guiding group discussions and decision-making processes within the domain context

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training on Agile coaching, such as recognized coaching certifications

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Opportunities for growth with global clients


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. We will begin scheduling interviews starting 06/01/2026.