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Scrum Master

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

About Lake Companies: (Banyan's Portfolio Company)

Company Overview:

The Lake Companies, a leader in enterprise software solutions, specializes in ERP solutions for manufacturers, with expertise in Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) and strategic add-on modules like Trak-Suite. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions, fostering collaboration, and driving success for our clients through cutting-edge technology.

Position Overview:
Lake Companies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to join our Product and Development team. As a Scrum Master, you will play a critical role in driving the adoption and successful implementation of Agile principles and the Scrum framework. You will be a servant leader, coach, and facilitator, working closely with the team, the Product Owner, and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality products. You will be a key player in our transformation, helping us to shorten development cycles, accelerate innovation, modernize our technology stack, and establish stronger customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and Facilitate Scrum Events: Lead and facilitate all Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives, ensuring they are productive, time-boxed, focused on achieving the Sprint Goal, and encourage active participation. 
  • Coach and Mentor: Coach and mentor the development team and the Product Owner on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and self-organization. Help the team embrace iterative development, continuous feedback, and rapid experimentation. Serve as a servant leader, guiding the team towards high performance and continuous improvement. 
  • Remove Impediments: Identify and proactively remove impediments that hinder the team's progress, escalating issues as needed. Effectively represent the team's needs to management and advocate for resources and support. 
  • Foster Collaboration: Promote collaboration and communication within the team and especially between the team and stakeholders including Sales, Marketing, Support and our Customers. Facilitate collaboration between Product Management, Business stakeholders, Development, and Operations teams. 
  • Promote Continuous Improvement: Encourage and facilitate continuous improvement through retrospectives and other feedback mechanisms. Help the team use data and customer feedback to make decisions and improve processes. Drive the adoption of a culture of continuous learning and experimentation. 
  • Collaborate with the Product Owner: Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the Product Backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with the overall product vision and customer needs. Support the Product Owner in techniques for defining epics, MVPs, and prioritizing features using methods like Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF). 
  • Drive Technical Excellence: Champion the adoption of Test-Driven Development (TDD), automated testing, and guide the team in defining comprehensive test sets for end-to-end testing. Promote improvements in the build process, including the implementation of static code analysis, security testing and CI/CD pipelines to enable faster and more frequent releases. Help modernize the way software is deployed and released. 
  • Balance Development Priorities: Help the team balance new feature development, new architecture initiatives, and the reduction of technical debt. 
  • Organize the Backlog: Organize the backlog and assist the Product Owner and developers in navigating and understanding it. Help sequence work to meet quarterly goals. 
  • Enable Data-Driven Decision Making: Help define and implement a monitoring system to track feature usage and determine their value. Aggregate quantitative and qualitative feedback to enable the Product Management team to make informed pivot-or-persevere decisions. 
  • Support Team Capacity and Growth: Work with the team and stakeholders to establish and maintain healthy boundaries that protect the team's capacity and focus. Facilitate discussions around workload and priorities to ensure the team is set up for success. Challenge the team to continuously improve their processes, skills, and seek ways to increase their overall effectiveness.

Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • Experience:
    • 5+ years of experience in agile project management, with a proven track record as a Scrum Master.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency with agile tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
    • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for automation tasks.
    • Proven ability to train and coach teams new to Agile methodologies.
    • Strong understanding of Agile metrics and experience using them to measure team performance.
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
    • Demonstrated experience driving technical improvements in software development processes, such as TDD, CI/CD, automated testing, and code quality initiatives.

Preferred Skills:

  • Certification as a Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) or in Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with cloud-based environments, particularly AWS.
  • Knowledge of Lake Companies' products (Shop-Trak, Doc-Trak, Fact-Trak).
  • Manufacturing industry experience or familiarity with manufacturing workflows.
  • Experience with ERP systems, especially Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Exceptional organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple teams and priorities.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, particularly in identifying and mitigating risks in agile processes or testing workflows.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across diverse teams.
  • A growth mindset with a commitment to fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and success.

 

If you are a results-oriented professional with a passion for technology and a strong track record in Development, we invite you to join our team at The Lake Companies and be part of our mission to drive innovation and success for our manufacturing clients. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

 

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