Scrum Master

Accuray Incorporated
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
Jul 23, 2025
Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer. At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day - helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer - helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world. Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makestreatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives. Job Description Company Statement: Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer. At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day - helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer - helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world. Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makestreatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives. SUMMARY: The Scrum Master will be a facilitator and coach to the software development teams and an agile advocate to the team scrum masters, project managers, and engineering leadership. The Scrum Master will assist the Product Owner and Product Management in creation and maintenance of high-quality team backlogs, support project managers and teams in creation of project schedules, remove impediments in execution of the project, and provide regular monitoring of team velocity, project progress, and process improvement. The initial responsibility for this position is to facilitate daily stand-ups, weekly coordination meetings between teams, and sprint ceremonies, with responsibilities increasing to lead quarterly Program Increment planning, identify, train and mentor team scrum masters, and foster a culture of agile process excellence. REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT: This position reports to the Senior Director of Software Engineering in Accuray's Research & Product Development department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Initial responsibilities in support of project execution in software development Facilitating scrum ceremonies of teams participating in the project, supporting daily team standups, sprint planning, leading sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives Working with teams, functional managers and project managers to identify and actively resolving any obstacles that hinder the team's progress, whether technical, process-related, or interpersonal Coaching and mentoring of the team scrum masters, guiding how to effectively use scrum practices, self-organize, and continuously improve their processes. Work with the Product Owner to help teams refine and prioritize the product and teams' backlogs, ensuring clarity and understanding of user stories and definition of done Fostering open communication within the team and with stakeholders, ensuring transparency around project status and potential risks Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time including Atlassian JIRA Encouraging the team to reflect on their work during retrospectives and identify areas for improvement. Long term responsibilities to foster a culture of agile excellence Create a center for agile excellence by providing mentorship to team scrum masters Advocate for agile best practice adoption and incorporation into quality management system processes Advise engineering leadership on transformative changes and agile best practices. Lead the PI Planning process across R&D and develop processes to increase velocity and burndown predictability Identify and implement improvements and best practices in JIRA, Smartsheet, and other tools to support resource allocation, capacity forecasting, and project progress reporting. CORE COMPETENCIES: Personal Excellence Effective in communication, demonstrates professionalism at all times, and has an accurate picture of self Strengthening the Team Demonstrates high performance standards and effectively collaborates with the team, demonstrates a sense of ownership over assigned deliverables, and shows a high degree of motivation toward achieving individual and team goals Drive for Results Applies financial discipline and a good business sense, supports change, and makes high quality and timely decisions REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Required: BS or equivalent in a technical discipline, or equivalent work experience Minimum of 5 years' experience in project, program and/or Engineering functional management Experience running projects using Agile methods and/or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Proven interaction skills with individual contributors and management within the engineering organization as well as stakeholders outside of R&D Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external partners Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills Some travel, domestic or international, may be required Preferred or Desired: Strong understanding of agile methodologies and principles. Agile scrum master certification is highly preferred Use of agile development tools such as JIRA Experience in managing projects involving external collaborators in, potentially, different time zones or countries is highly preferred Industry experience and knowledge of medical device and regulatory standards highly preferred Experience transforming cultures and processes to agile WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoor Environment: The position takes place indoors, providing a comfortable and climate-controlled workspace Sedentary Work: This role involves extended periods of sitting and working at a desk, requiring good ergonomic practices Computer Usage: Proficiency with computers, including software applications and communication tools, is essential for tasks and collaboration Minimal Physical Strain: While physical demands are generally low, occasional light lifting and moving of objects might be required Structured Schedule: This position usually follows regular business hours, promoting a consistent and predictable work routine To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship. EEO Statement At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top - and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin - including individuals with disabilities and veterans.