IT Scrum Master

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd in Manila is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to guide agile teams, foster collaboration, and help deliver software releases on schedule.

You will coach teams in Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, partner with Product Owners, and monitor velocity and burndown. Minimum 3 years’ Scrum Master experience and strong facilitation skills are required.

This role involves working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with stakeholders and vendors across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong facilitation, mentoring, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Proven ability to drive Agile maturity and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams in Agile/Scrum principles, ceremonies, and best practices.
• Foster a safe, collaborative environment that encourages open communication and problem-solving.
• Remove impediments, protect the team from distractions, and ensure sprint commitments are met.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain a well-prioritized backlog and support sprint/release planning.
• Monitor and track key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, defect rates) to drive performance improvements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth releases.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile coaching

Facilitation

Mentoring

Conflict resolution

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams in Agile/Scrum principles, ceremonies, and best practices.
• Foster a safe, collaborative environment that encourages open communication and problem-solving.
• Remove impediments, protect the team from distractions, and ensure sprint commitments are met.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain a well-prioritized backlog and support sprint/release planning.
• Monitor and track key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, defect rates) to drive performance improvements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth releases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Scrum Master.
• Strong facilitation, mentoring, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Proven ability to drive Agile maturity and deliver high-quality outcomes.