Scrum Master

Directio is a global IT services company. We consult, code, test, deploy, and manage mainly cloud-based and mobile applications, providing around-the-clock support from our offices in Poland, the Philippines, Mexico, and the USA. We prepare our FMCG, retail, automotive, and SaaS clients for the future by accelerating their digital transformation. Operating under the "We Code Success" principle, we prioritize the success of our clients, consultants, and partners.

About project:

We are looking for a Scrum Master for our French client, who specializes in producing various types of glasses and collaborating with opticians. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life by improving the quality of vision.

Responsibilities:

• As a Scrum Master you will facilitating the delivery of high-quality software by driving Agile principles, ensuring effective collaboration, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across teams;
• You will be organizing and facilitating core Scrum events - including Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives - ensuring they are timeboxed, productive, and outcome-focused;
• You will be removing impediments that block the team's progress, fostering strong collaboration between developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery;
• You will be coaching the Scrum Team on Agile values, principles, and practices, helping them build self-organization, cross-functionality, and accountability in their work;
• You will be partnering closely with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog, ensuring clarity of requirements and alignment with business goals;
• You will be tracking sprint progress using Agile tools such as JIRA, generating reports and insights to assess team velocity, predictability, and delivery health;
• You will be maintaining project documentation in collaboration with other teams, ensuring transparency of progress, risks, and decisions;
• You will be encouraging continuous improvement, facilitating discussions and retrospectives that inspire actionable outcomes and drive better team performance;
• You will be participating in risk management activities, identifying potential delivery challenges, and helping define effective mitigation strategies;
• You will be promoting open communication, trust, and collaboration, ensuring that information flows effectively between all involved parties - from development to management;
• You will be supporting the organization in adopting and scaling Agile practices, contributing to a culture of transparency, innovation, and shared ownership.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, leading Agile teams through successful project deliveries;
• Work in a hybrid set up (3 days onsite in Alabang, Muntinlupa and 2 days WFH) – Necessary condition;
• Proven experience using Agile project management tools, especially JIRA, for sprint planning, tracking, and reporting;
• Familiarity or hands-on experience with .NET, ReactJS, Java, and SQL technologies, enabling effective collaboration with technical teams;
• Understanding of B2C platforms, content management systems, or e-commerce applications;
• Solid understanding of Agile frameworks and software development practices;
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills, ensuring team alignment and engagement;
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional, distributed teams in dynamic environments;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to support teams in complex project scenarios;
• Ability to participate in technical discussions, understanding system dependencies, architecture, and constraints.

Nice to have:

• Certified Scrum Master - CSM or equivalent - validating formal Agile expertise and knowledge of Scrum principles;
• Prior hands-on experience in software development or quality assurance, providing technical depth and empathy for delivery challenges.

We offer:

• Salary for work amounting to 60,000 – 70,000 PHP;
• Monthly transportation allowance of ₱4,000;
• ₱3,600 monthly de minimis non-taxable allowance;
• HMO coverage from day 1 for you and 1 dependent;
• Equipment provided;
• Optical coverage;
• Year-end leave monetization;
• Gym subscription;
• Monthly supply of coffee

Please be advised that we will only contact selected candidates