The Role
Lead planning, delivery, and stakeholder satisfaction for cross-functional software projects. Define project plans, allocate resources, manage budgets and timelines, run Agile ceremonies, mitigate risks, report status to management and clients, and support team capacity and client expectations.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
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
Benefits
DIGITAL WORK MADE REFRESHING FOR YOU
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 — and we gotchu too as part of one of only two agencies in the Philippines certified as a Great Place to Work.
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.
Skills Required
- 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 programs and 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
- Willingness to work hybrid, reporting to the Quezon City office once to twice a week
- 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
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The Company
What We Do
SVEN is a digital-first agency that helps brands connect with consumers through human insights, creative strategy, technology, and AI. Its services span brand and business strategy, campaign programs, media and performance, data and analytics, website and digital transformation, online-to-offline tools, extended realities, metaverse experiences, artificial intelligence, video, streaming, and animation. The agency focuses on meaningful, impactful digital experiences and measurable brand growth.
