Program Manager

SVEN; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

HMO

Life insurance

Learning & mentorship programs

Team building events

Job summary

SVEN in Quezon City, Philippines, is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Scrum Master to lead cross-functional software delivery across planning, delivery, and client satisfaction. You will coordinate internal teams, manage schedules, budgets, and risks, and report progress to stakeholders in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires 4–5 years in project management, strong Scrum/Agile knowledge, and excellent communication and facilitation skills. Hybrid work 1–2 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in project/program management or agile coaching.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Agile, and Lean principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, strategize, and justify the project plan with internal teams.
• Lead daily scrum, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Monitor schedule, budget, and quality; identify risks and mitigation.
• Report project status to management and clients.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile Coach

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Facilitation

Conflict resolution

Executive communication

Hybrid work readiness

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• Industry Technical Solutions & IT Services
• Work Experience 4-5 years
• City Quezon City
• State/Province National Capital Region (Manila)
• Country Philippines

Job Description

PLANNING

• Define, strategize, and justify the entire plan for the project in coordination with the different internal teams. This includes but is not limited to the following: team allocation, timelines, budget, and process.
  
• Collaborate with:
  Account Management Team to determine breakdown of project inclusions
  Servicing Teams to determine and monitor task assignments, project member appointments and timelines
  Finance Team to determine billable tasks and projects
  

DELIVERY

• Implement & monitor execution of the project plan in meeting the organization goal for project schedule, budget, and quality expectation.
  
• Proactively identify risks and other issues that may arise to mitigate them in a timely manner.
  
• Facilitate the day-to-day management of ongoing projects, including the daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings.
  

SATISFACTION

• Aid in managing Servicing Team’s workload capacity, competency, and satisfaction in accomplishing agency projects.
  
• Aid the Account Management Team to satisfy client relationships and expectations for all agency deliverables. To ensure contracted product & work requirements are fulfilled.
  
• Report accurate project status internally to management, and to relevant customer stakeholders.
  

Digital isn’t the easiest industry to be part - it’s always on and always evolving. The client pressure is real, but with the right support and programs in place, you’ll know you’ve got it - and wegotchutoo as part of one of only two agencies in the Philippines certified as a Great Place to Work.

BEST SUPPORT FAM

• Immersein a supportive atmosphere with uplifting mentors and teams.
  
• Vibe with us through monthly employee programs and events
• Get recognized for your hustle – we celebrate wins
• Level up on efficiency through Digital 1st equipment, tools, and systems.
  
• Boost your skills with in-house learning programs and company-sponsored training
• Stay agile by adhering to SCRUM and Agile methodologies and rituals.
  

FULFILLING BREAKTHROUGHS

• Own your career path with regular appraisals and growth opportunities.
  
• Rotate through diverse projects, gaining exposure to different languages, frameworks, and platforms
• Use your leaves in any way you like – for catching up, pursuing your passions, or contributing to the community.
  
• Stay healthy and secured with HMO and life insurance, plus all-around support from different experts on mental health,nutrition, finances, and more.
  

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field
• 2-5 years experience in project/program management, Scrum Master or Agile Coach
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Agile, and Lean principles
• Strong experience managing complex, cross-functional program & projects
• Proven ability to manage timelines, and dependencies
• Experience supporting multiple teams in a software development environment
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Must be willing to report on a Hybrid setup (once to twice a week) in our office in Quezon City

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, PMP, PgMP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent certification
• Experience in Agile, hybrid, or scaled Agile environments
• Experience working with product, engineering, and business teams
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools