Jira Administrator

Join our dynamic team as a PMP Jira Specialist, leveraging technology to enhance project management, portfolio management, and agile development practices. We are dedicated to excellence and innovation, actively seeking a skilled Jira Administrator to refine our project management tools and processes. Initially, this role will commence as a remote contractor position, transitioning to a permanent, full-time opportunity onsite at our new Buenos Aires office.

Compensation: $1,700-$2,500 monthly (US Dollars) DOE

Contract Phase:

• The initial phase of employment will be as a contractor, providing services remotely.
• Upon establishment of our Buenos Aires office, the contractor will be offered a full-time position to continue contributions onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and customize Jira projects, workflows, fields, screens, and manage user provisioning and de-provisioning to meet specific project needs.
• Develop custom dashboards, fields, and screens to improve project management and reporting efficiency.
• Design and manage comprehensive Jira dashboards and reports for stakeholder transparency and visibility.
• Maintain robust Jira workflows for key project management processes, including change management, risk management, and issue tracking.
• Configure time logs with detailed reporting capabilities and demonstrate strong knowledge in this area.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, implement, and refine Jira process enhancements and best practices.
• Provide effective training and support to project teams and stakeholders, enhancing their Jira proficiency.
• Assess and integrate Jira add-ons and plugins to extend project management functionalities.
• Resolve any Jira-related issues and bugs efficiently.
• Document Jira processes, protocols, and guidelines meticulously.
• Utilize Jira for advanced project forecasting and resource management, configuring and optimizing WBS Gantt charts.
• Tailor Confluence settings to organizational needs, improving project documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience specializing in Jira administration, configuration, and deployment.
• A solid background (5+ years) in project management within a tech-forward, multi-application environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating with multiple partner teams, prioritizing tasks, and managing several projects or priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in fostering collaboration among development teams, particularly in a remote setting.
• Adept at identifying process inefficiencies and proposing actionable, effective solutions.
• History of managing diverse projects/priorities under stringent timelines and high-pressure conditions.
• Experienced with dictation/voice translation software.
• Must be Fluent in English