Agile Coach/Scrum Master

Job Expectations:
- Position Type: Experienced - Senior/Lead
- Employment Type: Full-Time; Permanent (Direct Hire)
- Work Setup & Location: Hybrid - BGC, Taguig
- Work Schedule: Mondays - Fridays, Day Shift
- Base Salary: Php 100,000 - 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.

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 Strato’s objectives around scalability, quality, and continuous deployment.
- 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.