Mid-Level Software Development Project Manager (Agile/Scrum)

NCS; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS is seeking a Mid-Level Software Development Project Manager in Taguig to coordinate software development projects from planning through delivery. You will facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure timely delivery by collaborating with developers, QA, and analysts.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of IT project management experience, strong SDLC understanding, and excellent communication to keep stakeholders aligned and informed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of IT or software development project management experience.
• Hands-on with Agile/Scrum and SDLC concepts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate software development projects from planning through delivery.
• Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies and sprint events.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, BAs, and stakeholders to align goals.
• Track progress, timelines, and milestones; manage backlogs.
• Prepare status reports and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies and drive resolutions.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC and Agile practices.
• Support continuous improvement in team collaboration and delivery.

Skills

Agile / Scrum

Sprint Planning

Stakeholder communication

Team coordination

Risk management

Resource management

Jira

Confluence

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Mid-Level Software Development Project Manager with hands‑on experience managing software development projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating development activities, managing project timelines, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and ensuring the successful delivery of software projects.

The ideal candidate has a good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), experience working with technical teams, and strong communication and coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate software development projects from planning through delivery.
• Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with developers, QA engineers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Track project progress, sprint deliverables, timelines, and milestones.
• Assist in backlog management, task prioritization, and sprint execution.
• Identify project risks, blockers, and dependencies, and coordinate appropriate resolutions.
• Monitor team capacity and ensure tasks are aligned with project priorities.
• Prepare project status reports and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure project activities follow established SDLC and Agile practices.
• Support continuous improvement in team collaboration and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in IT or software development project management.
• Hands‑on experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience coordinating software developers, QA engineers, and other technical resources.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
• Good communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and project deadlines.

Required Skills

• Agile / Scrum Project Management
• Sprint Planning and Management
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Project Coordination and Delivery
• Jira / Confluence / Azure DevOps
• Risk and Issue Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Resource and Timeline Management
• Team Collaboration and Problem-Solving