Senior Scrum Master - Medical Device Software Development (FULLY ONSITE - Lake Forest, CA)

You will serve as the senior Agile leader supporting multiple software development teams delivering new product programs for a sophisticated medical device manufacturer focused on ophthalmic, surgical, and vision care solutions. Reporting to the Software Lead, you will drive Agile excellence, facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure high-velocity, compliant delivery in a fast-paced, FDA-regulated setting where quality, documentation, and regulatory standards are non-negotiable., * Serve as Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe principles in a regulated medical device software development environment.

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement, etc.).
• Coordinate effectively across global/distributed team members across different time zones.
• Identify and remove impediments; escalate issues proactively to drive results while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
• Track and report team metrics, sprint progress, and project health using Microsoft Project and other tools.
• Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile practices and continuous improvement within a medical device quality system.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and support backlog prioritization.
• Ensure all activities align with medical device industry standards, documentation practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and high performance in a compliance-driven environment.

Do you have experience in Regulatory compliance?, AccelerateRPM is seeking a senior-level Scrum Master with deep experience in a highly regulated global medical device environment to embed full-time onsite in Lake Forest, CA. This is not a hybrid or remote role - candidates must be local to Southern California and able to work 5 days per week in the Lake Forest office., * 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach specifically within the medical device or life sciences industry.

• Proven success managing multiple Agile teams simultaneously in a regulated medical device software development environment.
• Strong experience working with distributed/global teams across time zones in a sophisticated medical device manufacturer setting.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required; SAFe certifications (SSM, SASM) or PMI-ACP strongly preferred.
• Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Project for planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Experience with Agile tools: Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps (or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Must be local to Southern California and able to work fully onsite 5 days per week in Lake Forest, CA (no exceptions).
• Demonstrated background in software development or technical project management for regulated medical products (FDA compliance, quality systems, documentation standards).
• Familiarity with medical device regulatory landscapes including documentation practices and compliance protocols., Important Note: This role is filled through AccelerateRPM, LLC. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a W-2 employee or W-9 contractor/LLC., If you are a senior Scrum Master with proven medical device industry experience and can be onsite daily in Lake Forest, CA, please submit your resume and a brief note on your relevant experience and preferred employment type (W2 or 1099).

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account, * Competitive hourly rate (reviewed annually)
• Full benefits package (available only to W2 employees):
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid federal holidays
• Life Insurance
• Professional development, monthly performance scorecards, and career growth within a growing consultancy

1099 Independent Contractor Option:

• Higher competitive hourly contract rate
• Greater flexibility and autonomy
• Streamlined invoicing through Gusto (net 10 payment terms)
• No employee benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, etc.)

Both options include direct impact on high-visibility new product development programs in the medical device space and full support from AccelerateRPM’s AccelerateRDM team (including monthly performance scorecards)., * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance