Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)
Openings: 3
Location: Columbia, MD
Reporting to: Global Engineering Director
About Us
At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.
Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.
We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support product development initiatives within a manufacturing and OEM environment. This role is responsible for driving day‑to‑day project execution using Agile/Scrum principles while ensuring delivery on time, on specification, and on cost. The Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the development team, removing impediments, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to Scrum processes throughout the product development lifecycle.
What You’ll Do
- Agile & Scrum Leadership
- Serve as the Scrum Master for one or more product development teams, ensuring consistent application and adherence to Scrum principles and practices.
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coach the team on Agile best practices, continuous improvement, and self‑organization within a manufacturing/OEM context.
- Project & Sprint Execution
- Manage day‑to‑day project activities to ensure sprint goals are clearly defined, tracked, and achieved.
- Partner with Product Owners and technical leads to ensure backlog readiness, prioritization, and alignment to program milestones.
- Monitor sprint progress, velocity, and risks, proactively addressing issues that could impact delivery.
- Impediment Removal & Risk Management
- Identify, escalate, and remove impediments that block team productivity or delivery.
- Actively manage dependencies and risks across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and external partners.
- Drive resolution of issues impacting scope, schedule, cost, or product specifications.
- Cross‑Functional & External Coordination
- Coordinate with cross‑functional managers and stakeholders (Sales Eng/ Product Owners, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Program Management and other functions).
- Align priorities across internal teams and external suppliers, partners, or OEM customers as needed.
- Ensure effective communication and transparency across all levels of the organization.
- Delivery Accountability
- Support delivery of product development projects that meet defined performance, quality, cost, and timing objectives.
- Track and report progress against milestones, sprint goals, and overall project deliverables.
- Reinforce disciplined execution while balancing Agile flexibility with manufacturing and OEM delivery requirements.
Additional Expectations
- Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
- Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
- Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
- Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Project Manager, or similar role.
- Hands‑on experience applying Scrum within manufacturing, industrial, automotive, aerospace, or OEM product development
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks and project delivery fundamentals.
- Proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams and complex dependencies.
Preferred
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe SM, or equivalent).
- Experience working with hardware‑software integrated products.
- Familiarity with stage‑gate, APQP, or hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models.
- Experience coordinating with suppliers or external development partners.
Key Competencies
- Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to drive execution while maintaining team engagement and accountability.
- Results‑oriented mindset with strong attention to cost, schedule, and quality.
- Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, matrixed manufacturing organizations.
What You’ll Get
- Pay range: $110,000 USD to $130,000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
- Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
- World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
- Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
- Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
- Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/tate-access-floors/mycompany/verification/) for insights into life at Tate. Join us in our mission to make a difference through exceptional solutions.
Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon completion of post-offer requirements in accordance with applicable law.
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