Scrum Master

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. 

Work Environment & Location

• Hybrid Work Model – In-office collaboration Tuesday – Thursday
• Location: Deerfield, Illinois

As a Scrum Master, you will play a key role in supporting and empowering agile teams to deliver meaningful solutions efficiently. You will Think Fast by anticipating and removing obstacles, Work it Together by nurturing collaboration and team trust, and Make the Hard Call by guiding teams through challenges with clarity and care.

You will be a trusted facilitator, helping teams self-organize, align with sprint goals, and continuously improve their processes. Working alongside the Product Owner and business leaders, you will foster transparency, protect teams from distractions, and create a safe, supportive environment where every team member can thrive.

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring an inclusive and engaging process.
• Coach and mentor teams, building confidence in agile principles and best practices.
• Remove obstacles and external distractions, creating a supportive and focused environment.
• Encourage cross-team collaboration, strengthen communication, knowledge-sharing, and team relationships.
• Analyze flow metrics (cycle time, flow efficiency, cumulative flow) to provide meaningful insights that drive improvement.
• Align teams with leadership, ensuring clarity of shared goals and expectations.
• Partner with other Scrum Masters to enhance agile adoption and support a culture of continuous learning.
• Proactively manage risks and dependencies, guiding teams through challenges with empathy and problem-solving.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, agility, and shared success across teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 4 years of experience as a Scrum Master, leading agile teams with a collaborative approach.
• Agile Certification (CSM, PSM I/II, SAFe, or ProKanban).
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and agile reporting tools to support transparency and team visibility.
• Strong problem-solving and facilitation skills, with the ability to create a positive, team-centered environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly, balance multiple priorities, and guide teams through evolving needs with warmth and confidence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gen etic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

This job has been posted by IgnyteAI on behalf of Fortune Brands Innovations. IgnyteAI is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of IgnyteAI not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.