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Our client is a globally recognized insurance organization with a strong presence across local and international markets.

They are currently seeking a Lead Scrum Master/ Agile Coach to join their Health Insurance division. This role is ideal for someone passionate about Digital Agile transformation and team empowerment. The successful candidate will champion Agile practices, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate core Scrum events including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Serve as an Agile mentor to Scrum Teams and stakeholders, promoting Agile values and principles.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized and transparent Product Backlog.
• Ensure visibility and accessibility of Scrum artifacts such as burndown charts and team metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support teams in optimizing delivery practices.
• Uphold the integrity of the Scrum framework and ensure consistent application across teams.
• Guide teams in leveraging Agile metrics to monitor progress and identify growth areas.
• Deliver Agile training and coaching to team members and business stakeholders.
• Foster a psychologically safe environment that encourages experimentation and learning.
• Proactively remove obstacles that hinder team progress and delivery.
• Collaborate with other Agile leaders including Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Release Train Engineers.

Key Requirements:

• Solid understanding of technical concepts relevant to development teams (coding skills not required).
• Proven experience in Agile coaching, Scrum Master roles, or transformation initiatives within financial services.
• Familiarity with Agile performance metrics and analytics.
• Strong risk management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills across diverse teams and senior leadership.
• Trilingual proficiency (English, Cantonese, Mandarin) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead medium to large-scale Agile initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe), change management, and performance monitoring.

Our client offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

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• Document and align project scope with stakeholders. Develop project plan business case, resources plan and project budgets for approval by relevant sponsor or approval committee. Ensure project risks change management plan and mitigations are captured and communicated effectively
• Lead and motivates the project team to carry out the project tasks and deliverables according to the agreed timeline and cost estimations. Define project charter with clear R&R for project teams and stakeholders. Ensure timeline communication with stakeholders on project progress, status, issue and requesting support / escalate at the right time
• Manage project financials including project finance, project cost reforecast, benefit tracking and realization. Perform project closure and define the post project tracking mechanism to follow thru until the end of the project realization period
• With the holistic view of IT project and delivery methodology of each, with delivery teams to ensure the resources planning are done according to the overall needs with an optimal balance of resources from local partners on-shore and off-shore resources

• Drive internal and external partners on Agile way of working to ensure strategic initiatives are executed with the right level of agility and flexibility. Promote and apply block funding to focus on delivery business value with perpetual delivery squad

• University graduate, preferably in Business, Finance, IT or related disciplines

• More than 5 years solid experience I managing/consulting in projects
• Broad knowledge of financial services &/or insurance industry desirable
• Excellent understanding of project management control procedures
• Strong Change Management and Dispute Resolution skills
• Professional Project Management & Agile Qualification preferred
• Fluent in English & Mandarin

• Document and align project scope with stakeholders. Develop project plan business case, resources plan and project budgets for approval by relevant sponsor or approval committee. Ensure project risks change management plan and mitigations are captured and communicated effectively
• Lead and motivates the project team to carry out the project tasks and deliverables according to the agreed timeline and cost estimations. Define project charter with clear R&R for project teams and stakeholders. Ensure timeline communication with stakeholders on project progress, status, issue and requesting support / escalate at the right time
• Manage project financials including project finance, project cost reforecast, benefit tracking and realization. Perform project closure and define the post project tracking mechanism to follow thru until the end of the project realization period
• With the holistic view of IT project and delivery methodology of each, with delivery teams to ensure the resources planning are done according to the overall needs with an optimal balance of resources from local partners on-shore and off-shore resources

• Drive internal and external partners on Agile way of working to ensure strategic initiatives are executed with the right level of agility and flexibility. Promote and apply block funding to focus on delivery business value with perpetual delivery squad

• University graduate, preferably in Business, Finance, IT or related disciplines

• More than 3 years solid experience I managing/consulting in projects
• Broad knowledge of financial services &/or insurance industry desirable
• Excellent understanding of project management control procedures
• Strong Change Management and Dispute Resolution skills
• Professional Project Management & Agile Qualification preferred
• Fluent in English & Mandarin

Scrum Master - Insurance project

We are looking for a strong Scrum Master consultant to support programme, ideal candidate will be solid Scrum candidate who has set up scrum team and environment, it is a great role for those who are looking for career progression to a large-scale project.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business units, various stakeholders to drive and deliver system application solutions to address business needs
• Coordinate with Product Owner and Business Analysts to produce user stories, specifications, and mock-ups for proposed solutions
• Build consensus and facilitate discussion with related stakeholders, business partners and IT development teams
• Host Scrum ceremonies and serve the team to achieve the sprint goal and continues to improve
• Own, investigate and lead members of the agile team through sprints and resolve issues
• Facilitate, track and monitor project roadmaps and release plan
• Manage cross-squad dependencies and necessary Scrum of Scrums

Requirements and skills

• Strong understanding of Agile values and principles, and relevant frameworks
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in project and Scrum teams
• Strong facilitation skills and experience in facilitating backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand up, sprint reviews, retrospectives and Scrum of Scrums (or Nexus)
• Familiar with Agile tools, like Jira, Confluence, X-Ray etc.
• Able to work independently, proactively and possess "Can-do" attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced and unstructured environment
• Strong communicator who can negotiate effectively to balance business direction/requirements with cost of development and risk
• Good communication skill and proficiency in Cantonese and English
• Agile certifications like PSM or CSM preferred (Adv level preferred)

Position Responsibilities

• Organizes and facilitates key Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
• Acts as a coach to the Scrum Team and other stakeholders, promoting Agile principles and values.
• Collaborates closely with the Product Owner to ensure a well-maintained Product Backlog and a clear understanding of priorities.
• Ensures that Scrum artifacts, such as burndown charts, are maintained and accessible to the team and stakeholders.
• Facilitates and supports the Scrum Team in continuous improvement efforts, including adjustments to processes and practices.
• Ensures that the Scrum framework, including roles, events, and artifacts, is understood and followed by the Scrum Team.
• Assists the team in understanding and using Agile metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Provides training and guidance to the team and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and roles.
• Ensures the Agile team meets its commitments and enables an environment where the team feels safe to push the boundaries of learning and growth.
• Removes impediments blocking the team's progress.
• Coordinate with other teams including other Scrum Leads, Agile Coaches, and Release Train Engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Sufficient technical knowledge to understand the work being done by the development team, not necessarily coding skills
• Experience in corporate, consulting and transformation with financial domain and market knowledge is an advantage
• Understanding of Agile metrics and analytics to track progress, measure team performance, and identify areas for improvement
• Ability to identify and manage risks associated with project delivery and team dynamics
• Effective communication skills to interact with team members, stakeholders, and management, ensuring transparency and understanding
• Trilingual proficiency is referred (i.e. English, Cantonese, Mandarin)
• Provides professional advice – takes a lead role of process or program execution
• Is accountable for own work and contributes to setting standards through expertise in own job discipline that impact others' deliverables
• Work is guided by cascaded policies or business plans
• May lead medium to large size projects or work streams with moderate resource requirements, risk and/or complexity with multiple teams representing different interests
• Agile Methodology
• Scrum Framework
• Change Management
• Monitoring and Performance Management
• SAFe Methodology
• Facilitation

When You Join Our Team

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife And John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact

Working Arrangement
Hybrid

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Support the Product Owner and development team in delivering high-quality solutions.
• Remove impediments and foster a collaborative, transparent team culture.
• Track sprint progress, manage Jira boards, and ensure timely delivery of sprint goals.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement across the team.

• 4-7 years of experience in Agile/Scrum environments, ideally in financial services or enterprise IT.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) or equivalent certification required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Cantonese and/or Mandarin is a plus.

• Exposure to enterprise-level Agile delivery in a leading financial institution.
• Mentorship from experienced Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches.
• Opportunity to work on digital transformation initiatives with regional impact.
• Work-from-home hybrid flexibility.

I. Basic Job Information

Job Title: Scrum Master

Department: Busway LEAGUE

Reporting Line: LEAGUE Leader

Work Location: GuangZhou Busway Factory SBG

II. Department Introduction

l  The main responsibilities of the Busway LEAGUE include full lifecycle maintenance of product lines (covering end-to-end process management from product development, improvement to withdrawal from the market) and corresponding business and product support for cross-functional departments.

III. Core Job Responsibilities

l  Be responsible for the overall planning, organization, implementation and control of the project, formulate detailed project plans and ensure their effective implementation.

l  Coordinate internal and external resources (including cross-functional departments, clients, suppliers, etc.) to ensure the smooth progress of the project.

l  Monitor project progress, cost and quality, identify potential risks in a timely manner, and formulate and implement risk response strategies.

l  Organize project meetings, timely communicate project progress, problems and solutions to stakeholders.

l  Manage project team, motivate team members, improve team work efficiency and ensure the completion of project objectives.

l  Be responsible for project acceptance, summary and archives, and sum up project experience to provide reference for future projects.

l  Summary and report the project situation in the Project Steering Committee (PSC) in project stage gates.

Qualifications

IV. Qualification Requirements

(I) Basic Conditions

l  Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or above, major in project management, engineering management, business administration or related fields is preferred.

l  Work Experience: At least 3-5 years of project management experience in manufacturing industry, with successful experience in leading big projects.

l  Proficiency in English (both oral and written) is preferred.

(II) Ability Requirements

l  Professional Skills: Master project management knowledge system (such as PMBOK) and Agile Practice, familiar with project management tools (such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello, etc.); hold PMP, PRINCE2 or other relevant project management certificates is preferred.

l  Comprehensive Qualities: Excellent communication, coordination and negotiation skills; strong leadership and team management ability; good logical thinking and problem-solving ability; able to work under pressure and deal with complex situations.

l  Familiar with (industry-related policies, standards or technologies) is preferred.

Schedule: Full-time

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Position Overview:

As a Scrum Master, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating agile processes, guiding teams in delivering high-quality digital products, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of Scrum practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Coach and mentor teams on Agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of collaboration and self-organization.
• Remove impediments that hinder team progress and ensure a smooth workflow.
• Collaborate with product owners to define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Monitor team performance and provide insights to improve productivity and quality.
• Advocate for and implement best practices in Agile methodologies across the organization.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement through feedback and adaptation.

Qualifications:

• Degree or above in computer science, IT, data, EE or other related tech majors.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in an Agile coaching role.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering successful projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Relevant Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) is preferred.
• English + Chinese language would be required.

Job Description:

1.Business Operations Management:

• Develop and implement international business strategic plans and annual operational plans, driving the achievement of business goals and optimizing operational processes to improve efficiency.
• Lead the full lifecycle management of international projects, including the development of project plans, progress control, risk management, and cross-team collaboration, ensuring high-quality project delivery.
• Establish and improve the international business data analysis system, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and leverage data analysis to identify business opportunities and challenges, proposing targeted optimization solutions and driving their implementation.
• Track industry trends and competitor dynamics, and formulate business expansion strategies in conjunction with market demands, driving the successful commercialization of new products/services.
• Build and refine the compliance management framework for international business, developing compliance policies, processes, and operational guidelines to ensure adherence to domestic and international laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal control requirements.

2.Compliance Operation:

• Develop and implement international business strategic plans and annual operational plans, driving the achievement of business goals and optimizing operational processes to improve efficiency.
• Lead the full lifecycle management of international projects, including the development of project plans, progress control, risk management, and cross-team collaboration, ensuring high-quality project delivery.
• Establish and improve the international business data analysis system, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and leverage data analysis to identify business opportunities and challenges, proposing targeted optimization solutions and driving their implementation.
• Track industry trends and competitor dynamics, and formulate business expansion strategies in conjunction with market demands, driving the successful commercialization of new products/services.
• Build and refine the compliance management framework for international business, developing compliance policies, processes, and operational guidelines to ensure adherence to domestic and international laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal control requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks in international business operations, implementing risk management measures and maintaining continuous monitoring to ensure safe and stable business development.
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections, performing specific audits on critical projects or high-risk areas, monitoring the progress of issue rectifications, and reducing compliance risk exposure.
• Collaborate with internal teams to review company policies, contracts, and business processes, providing compliance recommendations to ensure alignment with international compliance standards.
• Coordinate the regular compilation of internal compliance handbooks and guidelines, enhancing compliance education and guidance.
• Organize and carry out compliance audits for key projects, continuously tracking identified issues and the progress of rectifications.
• Collaborate with group audit and internal regulatory departments to address and resolve issues within the specified timeframe.
• Conduct regular compliance investigations on internal policy documents, orders, etc., monitor departmental compliance status, and produce relevant reports.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Computer Science, Communications, Information Technology, Management, or Law.
• 5+ years of experience in business operations, compliance management, or related fields; telecommunications industry experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using data analysis tools.
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to conduct daily communications fluently.
• Strong sense of responsibility and stress management skills, with the ability to adapt to international travel.
• Global vision and cross-cultural communication skills.
• High professional ethics and standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Overseas study or work experience.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CIPP/E, ITIL.
• Familiarity with DICT (Digital Information and Communications Technology) business models or international operations of telecommunications carriers.

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