Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire an experienced Agile Coordinator for a remote opportunity. This is a 12-month project opportunity with our pharmaceutical client.

In this role, you’ll serve as a critical facilitator and communicator across cross-functional teams. You’ll ensure Agile methodologies are effectively implemented, support program delivery, and help teams stay aligned, productive, and focused on solving high-priority technical challenges.

Only candidates located in the continental U.S. and eligible to work on a W2 basis will be considered. 1099, C2C, or third-party candidates will not be accepted.

The application deadline for this role is 07/14/2025.

Agile Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Facilitate core Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Promote Agile best practices across the organization and educate team members to enhance collaboration and productivity.

• Identify and remove blockers that may impede team progress.

• Act as liaison between cross-functional teams, departments, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication.

• Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure timely execution and delivery.

• Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize and maintain the product backlog.

• Ensure engineering teams have the necessary product requirements and UX assets to stay on schedule.

• Manage Agile tools such as JIRA and ensure accurate sprint data and issue tracking.

• Deliver Agile reporting and metrics (e.g., burndown charts, velocity reports) to provide visibility and inform decision-making.

Agile Coordinator Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe frameworks).

• Prior experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Program Manager, or Agile Coach in a tech or software-focused organization.

• Strong organizational and communication skills with a high degree of attention to detail.

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive collaboration among engineers, designers, and product teams.

• Problem-solver mindset with the flexibility to adapt in a fast-changing environment.

• Experience working in a digital media, tech, or software development environment (preferred).

• Proficiency in JIRA and other Agile tools (preferred).

• Familiarity with Agile metrics and reporting best practices (preferred).

• Agile certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist) is a plus (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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