SCRUM MASTER / LEAD (Onsite, Pasig)

Agile Practitioner who bridges the gap between high-performing delivery teams and executive-level governance. Agile Practitioner/Scrum Master won’t just be "managing" Scrum; but will be coaching IT Teams on value delivery, mentoring teams on self-organization, and helping leadership remove systemic blockers. Agile Practitioner/Scrum Master will serve as the "Agile pulse" of the organization—ensuring squads are self-organizing and fast, while simultaneously providing the PMO with the data, risk assessments, and financial transparency required for strategic decision-making. Qualifications & Experience 5+ years of experience in software delivery roles (Scrum Master, TPM, EM, or similar) Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum with practical project delivery in complex environments Experience working closely with engineering teams in sprints — not just high-level coordination Skilled in tools like Jira, Confluence, and delivery dashboards Certifications (Preferred) PSM II/III, CSM, or SAFe (SPC) are preferred, but proven real-world impact is our priority SKILLS & Competencies Expert in stakeholder and change management across enterprise programs Data-driven mindset with deep experience in KPIs, risk, and financial tracking Ability to lead through ambiguity, transformation, and innovation Strong strategic planning and portfolio prioritization capabilities Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration Advanced skills in JIRA/ADO Dashboards, BI Tools (Looker, Google Analytics, etc) to automate PMO reporting and eliminate manual status slides KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Delivery Ownership - Takes full accountability for the end-to-end flow of value by ensuring the team meets the Definition of Done and maintains high-quality standards across all releases. Team Capacity & Planning - Uses historical velocity and data-driven forecasting to balance the team’s workload, protecting them from over-commitment while ensuring predictable delivery for the PMO. Scope Analysis & Prioritization - Partners with Stakeholders to rigorously evaluate the backlog, ensuring every story aligns with strategic goals and that technical debt is balanced against new features. Engineering Collaboration - Works closely with Tech Leads to integrate architectural spikes into the sprint, ensuring the technical infrastructure supports long-term agility. Agile Facilitation - Expertly moderates all ceremonies to foster a culture of self-organization, psychological safety, and continuous improvement through actionable retrospective outcomes. Stakeholder Communication - Serves as the primary translator between the squad and the PMO, providing transparent, metric-based reporting on risks, dependencies, and project health. Required 5+ years of experience in software delivery roles Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum Experience working closely with engineering teams Skilled in tools like Jira, Confluence Expert in stakeholder and change management Data-driven mindset with experience in KPIs, risk, and financial tracking Ability to lead through ambiguity, transformation, and innovation Strong strategic planning and portfolio prioritization capabilities Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration Preferred PSM II/III, CSM, or SAFe (SPC) certification