Agile Scrum Master: Lead High-Impact Software Teams

NCS Philippines; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Philippines is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support multiple client projects from our Manila team. You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams in Agile practices, remove impediments, and help the team deliver high-quality software on time.

You will partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to maintain a transparent backlog, track velocity, and foster continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field
• Professional Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Master is a plus
• 2–5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in software projects
• Experience with web and mobile applications is desirable
• Deep understanding of Agile principles and Scrum; knowledge of Kanban and XP
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools (Jira, Trello)
• Understanding of SDLC and risk/quality management principles

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum events (Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).
• Coach and mentor Scrum teams on Agile principles, practices, and values.
• Remove impediments blocking the team’s progress.
• Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.
• Track and communicate team velocity and sprint progress to stakeholders and management.
• Assist in creating and maintaining the product backlog.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the backlog.
• Ensure transparency and open communication within the team and with stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement within the team and organization.
• Manage project releases and sprints.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Independent worker

Influence

Presentation skills

Agile principles

Scrum framework

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Trello

SDLC

Job description

NCS Philippines is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support multiple client projects from our Manila team. You will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coach teams in Agile practices, remove impediments, and help the team deliver high-quality software on time.

You will partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to maintain a transparent backlog, track velocity, and foster continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.