[ref. c3561118] Scrum Master | Project Manager | Hybrid - Manila
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our Cloud Control Plane (CCP) team on a maternity leave coverage basis. The CCP team is at the forefront of telecommunications innovation, designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting the industry's first cloud-native-from-scratch Wireless Core Network Control Plane.Our groundbreaking work has been showcased at prestigious industry events, including AWS Re:Invent and AWS Telco Summit, where we've presented our Serverless 3GPP Core and BSS solution built on AWS. As our Scrum Master, they will facilitate agile development processes, remove impediments, and ensure the engineering team continues to deliver cutting-edge telecommunications solutions that power next-generation wireless networks
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master in software development environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile certification
Technical Expertise:
○ Deep understanding of software development lifecycles with particular emphasis on backend systems and infrastructure
○ Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence) ○ Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-native development
Soft Skills:
○ Proven track record of excellence in collaborative, team-based environments ○ Strong communication and facilitation skills with ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
○ Problem-solving mindset with ability to navigate complex technical challenges
○ Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, evolving technology environments
Advanced Technical Experience:
○ Experience managing projects involving Highly Available and Geo-Redundant systems
○ Understanding of microservices architecture and containerization
○ Experience with Infrastructure as Code
○ Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
○ Advanced Scrum Master certifications (PSM II, CSP-SM)
Preferred Qualifications (Great-to-Haves)
○ Telecommunications Domain Knowledge:
○ Understanding of 3GPP architectures and reference points for 4G LTE and 5G NR wireless networks
○ Familiarity with telecommunications protocols and standards (e.g., HTTP/2, gRPC, SIP)
○ Knowledge of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Key Responsibilities- Agile Facilitation: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for multiple development teams
- Impediment Removal: Proactively identify and eliminate blockers that hinder team productivity and delivery
- Process Improvement: Continuously assess and optimize team processes, workflows, and agile practices
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Product Owners, engineering teams, and leadership to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables
- Metrics & Reporting: Track and report on team velocity, sprint burndown, and other key agile metrics
- Risk Management: Identify project risks early and work with teams to develop mitigation strategies
- Cross-functional Coordination: Facilitate communication between backend development teams, infrastructure teams, and other stakeholders