Senior Program Manager

sven - the digital 1st agency; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO and life insurance

In-house learning programs

Monthly employee programs and events

Job summary

sven - the digital 1st agency in the Philippines seeks an experienced Project Manager to handle complex projects and lead teams effectively. The role requires 5-8 years of experience in project management, strong skills in Agile and Scrum methodologies, and excellent communication abilities.

Employees enjoy a hybrid work environment, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. It’s a fast-paced industry with a focus on continuous improvement and support from mentors and programs.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in project/program management.
• Strong experience managing complex, cross-functional programs.
• Proven ability to manage timelines and dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Define and justify the entire project plan.
• Implement and monitor project execution.
• Aid in managing team workload capacity and satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum principles

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 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 relationship 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.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field
• 5-8 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

Benefits

Digital isn’t the easiest industry to be part of — 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.

Best Support Fam

• Immerse in 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

Digital 1st Productivity

• 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.