A Jira Project Manager typically oversees the management and delivery of projects using Jira as the central tool for tracking and collaboration. The role blends both project management responsibilities with deep knowledge of Jira's features, ensuring that workflows are optimized and teams are aligned for successful project delivery. Here's a general breakdown of the job description: Key Responsibilities: Project Planning & Coordination: Work with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Set project timelines, milestones, and deadlines. Break down projects into manageable tasks and create epics, stories, and subtasks in Jira. Jira Configuration & Workflow Management: Set up and configure Jira projects, workflows, boards, and issue types to align with the team's processes. Customize Jira dashboards and filters for different teams and stakeholders to ensure clear visibility of project progress. Tracking & Reporting: Monitor project progress and performance by tracking sprint progress, burndown charts, and issue resolution. Generate detailed reports and provide regular updates to leadership on project status, risks, and progress. Collaboration & Communication: Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth collaboration and timely resolution of issues. Organize and lead regular project meetings, such as stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential project risks or roadblocks and work with teams to mitigate them. Escalate issues to relevant stakeholders when necessary and drive resolutions. Team Support & Training: Provide ongoing support to teams using Jira, ensuring they are following best practices. Conduct training sessions for new Jira users and team members to ensure they are familiar with workflows and functionalities. Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of current Jira processes and recommend improvements. Stay up-to-date with new Jira features and updates, suggesting implementations that benefit the project or team. Key Skills & Qualifications: Jira Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Jira and its features, including Scrum and Kanban boards, filters, reports, and custom workflows. Project Management Skills: Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.), with an ability to adapt to team needs. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Ability to identify problems and propose actionable solutions. Team Leadership: Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in managing project tasks and timelines. Tools Familiarity: Familiarity with related tools like Confluence, Trello, Slack, and MS Teams. Experience: Typically, 3-5 years of experience in project management, with at least 1-2 years of direct experience using Jira in a project management role. Experience in Agile project management or Scrum is often preferred. MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc
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