Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Certified ScrumMaster, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Database Programming Languages, Ecosystems, Enterprise Applications, Kanban, Metrics, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Reporting Dashboards, Resource Management, Risk Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Sprint Planning, Standup Meetings, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Web Client Plug-ins
Location: Remote
Position Type:
Position Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on Technical Project Manager with deep subject matter expertise (SME) in Jira and Agile framework execution. In this role, you will lead high-stakes, complex enterprise initiatives, serving as our internal Jira power user and Agile champion. You will be responsible for orchestrating cross-functional technical teams, designing advanced Jira workflows, and ensuring complex projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex technical projects, managing scope, timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
Jira Architecture & Administration (SME): Act as the primary Jira subject matter expert. Design, configure, and optimize complex Jira boards, advanced workflows, custom fields, dependencies, and automated tracking mechanisms to support multiple agile teams.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Grooming, Retrospectives) and coach teams on scaling best practices (Scrum/Kanban).
Metrics & Reporting: Establish robust reporting dashboards, burndown charts, and velocity metrics within Jira to provide transparent progress updates to executive stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, product, and QA leads to remove blockers, manage dependencies, and streamline the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Governance & Best Practices: Standardize Jira usage across the organization, enforcing naming conventions, clean backlog management, and rigorous ticket hygiene.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience: 8+ years of technical project management experience managing complex, cross-functional software or enterprise IT projects.
Jira SME Expertise: Advanced, hands-on proficiency with Jira (and Confluence), including custom workflow configuration, advanced JQL (Jira Query Language), portfolio/roadmap planning plugins, and agile board setups.
Agile Mastery: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Project Management Professional (PMP-ACP), or equivalent hands-on experience scaling Agile/Scrum frameworks in complex environments.
Technical Acumen: Strong background working alongside software engineering teams, with a solid understanding of technical architectures and development pipelines.
Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical complexities into clear business metrics.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience migrating or restructuring large-scale, messy Jira instances.
Familiarity with enterprise software ecosystems or related technical spaces.