Scrum Master (Agile)

Job Expectations:

• Position Type: Experienced - Senior/Lead
• Employment Type: Full-Time; Permanent (Direct Hire)
• Work Setup & Location: Hybrid (4x onsite/week) until further notice | Onsite - BGC, Taguig
• Work Schedule: Mondays - Fridays, Day Shift
• Base Salary: Php 120,000 - Php 150,000
• Industry: HR Software Solutions

About the Job:

Join our client's team as a Scrum Master/Agile Coach and play a key role in driving Agile transformation in the HCM industry. You'll facilitate Agile practices, coach teams toward high performance, and foster a culture of ownership and collaboration. Your responsibilities include leading Scrum ceremonies, enhancing Agile maturity, tracking key metrics, and ensuring cross-team coordination. If you're passionate about Agile excellence and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Apply now!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and software development processes.
• 3-5 years of experience in IT, with 1-2 years of experience handling/leading a development team with Agile methodology expertise.
• Proficiency in Agile techniques such as story refinement, estimation, velocity tracking, and retrospectives.
• Expertise in JIRA or equivalent Agile project management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Rally).
• Ability to collaborate with Product Owners and delivery teams on planning and problem-solving.
• Experience in identifying and resolving blockers to improve team effectiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching, and communication (written & verbal) skills.
• Can start immediately if possible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
• Experience with scaling Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
• Knowledge of DevOps & CI/CD principles to support Agile development teams better.
• Understanding of SOC 2 or other compliance frameworks would be beneficial given the company's focus on security and compliance.
• Knowledge of HR systems (HCM and/or SuccessFactors) is a big plus.

Job Responsibilities:

Agile Facilitation & Team Performance

• Guide and coach the Scrum Team on Agile principles, best practices, and effective coaching techniques to ensure successful sprint execution, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, reinforce sprint success by ensuring all deliverables are met (code, documentation, deployment, etc.), and encourage cross-functional collaboration to eliminate silos.

Driving Agile Maturity & Culture

• Act as a change agent for Agile transformation by continuously improving Agile practices, fostering an Agile mindset, and creating an environment of learning, transparency, and adaptability.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and stakeholders to enhance Agile adoption across teams.

Enabling Team Autonomy & Ownership

• Coach the team in self-organization, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders while encouraging ownership of sprint goals and commitments.
• Empower developers to align their work with Stratos' scalability, quality, and continuous deployment objectives.

Metrics, Reporting & Risk Management

• Track Agile metrics like sprint velocity, burndown charts, and cycle time to monitor team performance, identify improvement areas, and provide key insights to leadership for informed decision-making.
• Identify risks and blockers early, collaborating with teams and leadership to proactively resolve them.

Collaboration & Cross-Team Coordination

• Ensure smooth coordination between teams, especially when dealing with dependencies and integrations.
• Support cross-team collaboration with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and DevOps to align sprint goals with company priorities.

Company Profile:

As a trailblazer in HR and Payroll Reporting, our client provides cutting-edge solutions and stands out as a pivotal player in the Computer Systems Design and Related Services industry, setting the standard for excellence globally.

Join our client team and unlock a range of enticing benefits, including:

• Allowances
• Bonuses
• HMO
• Leave Credits
• Government Mandate Benefits
• Other Exciting Benefits

About Likha Careers:

Likha is a traditional Tagalog (Filipino) word that means to create or creation. At its core, Likha Careers exists to help create a world where people from all walks of life have the opportunity to participate in a positive and rewarding career where happiness, pride, and financial security are achieved. We do this through thoughtful, people-centric career services.