Scrum Master

Description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Scrum Master to guide and support agile teams delivering projects for our clients in a fast-paced BPO environment. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring teams follow Scrum principles to deliver high-quality outcomes efficiently.

As a Scrum Master, you will work closely with product owners, developers, QA, and other stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You’ll serve as a servant-leader and coach, helping teams mature in their agile practices and supporting successful delivery across multiple projects.

Why Work With Ryoss?

We believe great people deserve great support, on and off the clock. When you join Ryoss, you get more than just a job. You get:

  • Career Growth Support: Scholarships, mentorships, personalised career planning, and free access to our online learning hub. We even co-fund training with our clients.
  • Well-Being First : Gym or wellness allowance, mental health support, comprehensive medical cover (with family options), and a range of insurances to protect your future.
  • Lifestyle Perks: Monthly Grab card for transport and dining, home internet backup, entertainment discounts, birthday gifts, and wellness reimbursements.
  • Flexible, Supportive Culture: Wellness leave and a positive environment where your growth and happiness actually matter.

We work hard to create a culture that feels like family, supportive, respectful, and fun. You’ll work with great clients, do meaningful work, and be part of a team that’s here for the long haul. At Ryoss, we’re building a workplace that works for real life. Come grow with us.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate all standard Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Act as a coach and mentor to agile teams, ensuring alignment with Scrum principles and client expectations.
  • Identify and remove blockers to team progress, promoting a culture of problem-solving and ownership.
  • Track and report key performance metrics such as sprint velocity, burndown charts, and team capacity.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure the backlog is well-defined, prioritised, and ready for upcoming sprints.
  • Promote effective communication and collaboration within and across teams and with client stakeholders.
  • Foster a safe and open environment for constructive feedback and continuous improvement.
  • Support the adoption of agile tools and workflows, such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms.
  • Participate in scaling efforts, potentially supporting multiple Scrum teams or contributing to agile transformations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
  • 2–4 years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in a BPO, MSP, or software delivery environment.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification.
  • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Agile delivery principles.
  • Hands-on experience using tools such as Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, or similar.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities with a proactive, servant-leader approach.
  • Experience working with distributed or remote teams is highly desirable.

Job Information

  • Location: BGC, Philippines
  • Type: Full-time
  • Working Location: Hybrid