AI Scrum Master at Encora (Makati, Philippines)
Encora· Makati, Philippines·
Job description
Position Title: AI Scrum Master
Work Location: BGC, Taguig City. (2 x onsite per week hybrid set up)
Job Description:
You will guide a team of talented engineers to transform theoretical explorations into practical, production-grade solutions, fostering a high-performance culture that uses AI-powered development tools and automated testing to redefine market leadership.Has value-driven delivery mindset, embodies the DevOps mindset, and an advocate for the process transformation through various automation and AI technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Facilitation & Team Enablement
- Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement sessions, and Release Planning activities.
- Coach the squad on Agile, Scrum, Lean, and New Ways of Working (NWoW) principles, ensuring consistent adoption of best practices and continuous improvement.
- Foster a high-performing, self-organizing, and cross-functional team culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, and transparency.
- Remove impediments and blockers that may impact sprint commitments, development velocity, or team productivity.
- Track and communicate sprint progress, team capacity, velocity, burn-down metrics, and delivery risks to stakeholders and leadership.
Delivery & Stakeholder Management
- Partner closely with Product Owners, Business Owners, Architects, and Engineering Teams to ensure backlog readiness, prioritization, and alignment with business objectives.
- Ensure user stories are well-defined, properly estimated, and supported by clear acceptance criteria before entering sprint execution.
- Facilitate risk identification, dependency management, and issue resolution across multiple teams and workstreams.
- Support release planning and coordination activities to ensure successful deployment and business readiness.
- Promote predictable, value-driven delivery by balancing scope, timeline, resource capacity, and technical constraints.
Why work at Encora
- Culture & Recognition: Certified “Great Place to Work” in multiple regions; recognized by Comparably for Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, and Company Happiness.
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Flexible work-from-home scheme; remote workers in Mexico receive a monthly allowance of MXN 700 for internet/electricity, plus desk and chair after 3 months. No dress code, pet-friendly environment.
- Perks & Benefits (varies by location):
- Top-of-the-line MacBook Pro
- Unlimited book budget and training/certification support
- Private health insurance (including family) with dental and life insurance
- 12 days paid vacation from day one (Mexico), 5 days PTO, 30 days aguinaldo (mandatory annual bonus)
- Psychotherapy support (12 sessions covered fully)
- Savings fund, grocery vouchers, and snack stations in select offices
- Considerations: Compensation inconsistency across geographies and accounts; project-dependent stability; change fatigue from post-acquisition integration. Candidates should confirm review cycles, salary bands, and account assignment during interviews.