Scrum Master

Scrum Master - Consulting

Local to Chicago | Hybrid – 3 days in office

Do you excel working as a Scrum Master and can bolster our client's ventures within the technology and food industry? As a Scrum Master you will be responsible for the daily operations of an agile squad, facilitating the work of the squad and scrum ceremonies, and ensuring the team is fully functional and productive. You will help the squad self-organize, focus on outcomes, and get work to a finished state. You are an Agile expert and helps the team at large understand what Scrum/Agile is and creates an environment that fosters high performing teams.

The Skills You Bring

· Ensures Scrum ceremonies (e.g., stand ups, sprint planning, sprint retrospectives, etc.) are executed properly, driving team to develop and deploy faster.

· Champions Agile CoE standards and processes within the team, being a front-line change agent.

· Supports Agile Coach in educating the team, executing Agile best practices, promoting self-organization, and driving toward high-functioning teams.

· Eliminates blockers and external interferences to development progress.

· Helps Product Managers maintain the product backlog and holds team accountable to defining stories at the right level.

· Supports Product Managers in defining Definition of Done (DoD) for the product.

· Reports to the Product Managers and owns reporting and communication of scrum progress.

· Participates in scrum of scrums with other teams as needed.

· Addresses issues with their process and holds the squad to quality.

· Captures key squad metrics and supports team improvement.

· Maintains and cleans up JIRA in alignment with best practices.

The Expertise You Have

· 5+ years’ experience in mentoring and guiding Agile teams.

· Deep understanding of the Scrum framework, with a demonstrated history of mentoring high performing teams.

· Deep understanding Agile software delivery, the path to production and other operational aspects.

· Experience with Agile toolsets (e.g., Jira, Confluence, etc.)

· Possess one or more Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM)

The Value you Deliver

· Building and maintaining successful relationships with clients, customers, and internal partners.

· Working closely with internal partners including technology and business teams.

· Creating an environment that fosters transparency, learning, innovation, quality and speed.

Company Overview

At Lake Shore Associates we have been serving clients for over 15 years, and we have been privileged to partner with outstanding companies that range from mid-size to some of the biggest names in the country. Our associates are driven, seasoned, collaborative, and nimble. Lake Shore Associates is proud to be a women-owned management consulting firm where we are trusted, build partnerships, and deliver value.

Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025