Agile Project Manager - Manila, PH

Company Description

Balsam Brands is a global, eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have a meaningful impact in a people-first company that values relationship building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teams in Boise, the Bay Area, Dublin, the Philippines - and most recently, Windsor, Canada!

The company's mission is to create joy together. We empower our team and partners to love what they do, provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends, and give back to our families and communities in impactful ways. When you join Balsam Brands, you'll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work and building a welcoming workplace.

• Balsam Brands in Forbes: https://bit.ly/balsambrandsforbes
• Balsam Brands on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-brands/

In 2023, Balsam International, our Regional Operating Headquarters in the Philippines, received the Great Place To Work recognition which is a testament to the People First culture that we have built over the years. 

At Balsam International, we strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team to fulfill our purpose to create joy together. Balsam International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Job Description

Reports directly to the Senior Agile Project Manager, the Agile Project Manager is responsible in overseeing medium-to-large company projects to ensure on-time, quality releases through Agile methodology and refining processes. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, proactive, and has a proven ability to adapt well and work with different teams within organizations.

Our ideal candidate will come with a passion for process and should be exceptional at project management and problem solving, is a confident leader who is interested in tackling the challenges of a growing eCommerce company, enjoys working with cross-functional teams, and is passionate about cultivating their project management skills.

What you’ll do:  

• Apply Scrum/Agile project management practices to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans
• Manage the project life cycle and work with cross-functional partners to oversee all phases of project completion 
• Track the day-to-day progress of project activity
• Monitor and report project progress to all stakeholders
• Schedule and facilitate Scrum events and other project meetings to drive progress and resolve roadblocks
• Track, manage, and close issues
• Create high-level, detailed schedules and timelines to ensure on-time product releases
• Build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to get alignment on common business/end-customer/release goals
• Make recommendations for improvements on existing processes
• Work and communicate with key Business Stakeholders, Business Analysts, the Project Management team, and Executive Sponsors
• Facilitate vendor selection process and act as communication point person for external vendors when needed

What you bring to the table:  

• 4+ years of project management experience
• 6+ years of experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams; preferably in an eCommerce setting
• 1+ year experience using Scrum and/or Agile project management methodology
• Scrum Master certification preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to lead all Scrum activities and implement Agile best practices
• Proficiency with JIRA or other issue management software a plus
• Experience in any part of the software development life cycle is a plus - as developer, tester, analyst, product manager, or project/program manager
• Experience using Agile project management tools

Location: The Agile Project Manager position is a work-from-home position for Balsam International Unlimited Philippine ROHQ in Manila. Team members in the Philippines are located within Metro Manila, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, and Tarlac areas only.

Our must-haves:

• Must be open to joining some face-to-face gatherings, like our monthly functional meetings and quarterly teamwide events.
• Must have a back-up laptop or desktop for use, if primary laptop encounters issues.
• Must have a fast, reliable DSL, Fiber or Broadband connection (not mobile or broadband stick) as the primary internet connection with a minimum actual speed of 10MBPS.
• Must have a back-up internet connection of the same speed, if primary connection becomes spotty.

Status: This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

Hardware Provision: Company-issued Laptop will be provided on the first day.

At Balsam International, we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For permanent, full-time team members, this includes:

• Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth)
• 13th Month Pay
• Paid Leaves. We use time off to rest, go on vacation, or just sleep in! Our paid time off is flexible to our needs.
• Internet Subsidy. With internet allowance, we are set up for success.
• Healthcare Coverage (+ 2 dependents). We worry less about rising medical costs with flexible quality healthcare benefits.
• Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Benefit. We make sure parents are supported while they navigate work and family life.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development Benefit. Our professional and personal development are fully supported. Whether it be online courses, workshops or books!
• Mental Health Support. We manage work and life's challenges through Mental Health Day breaks, 24/7 professional counselling, and curated webinars.
• Company Incentive. An additional cash-based perk for all our Brandits based on company's performance.
• Meeting & Team Building Allowance. Happy tummies make our meetings more fun and productive!
• Shutdown Week. We can spend more time on things that matter with an additional one week paid time off on top of paid leaves.
• Volunteer Time Off. With two paid days off, we are able to volunteer for advocacies we believe in.
• Bereavement Leave. We get additional paid leaves when a loved one passes to grieve and provide immediate support to our families.