Atlassian/Jira Project/Program Manager

Unclassified - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

About the position

The Atlassian/Jira Project/Program Manager is responsible for implementing and administering Atlassian products like Jira and Confluence for multiple teams. This role focuses on managing these tools, aligning them with Agile methodologies, and ensuring that team needs are met effectively. The position is a six-month contract with potential for extension, requiring on-site presence in Suwanee, GA for three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and maintain Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian products to support the needs of various teams.
• Implement Atlassian products from scratch, customizing tools to optimize team workflows.
• Lead the implementation and integration of Atlassian tools across multiple teams.
• Design and configure workflows, project settings, and reporting to align with Agile practices.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and best practices guidance for tool administration.
• Work closely with program managers, team leads, and stakeholders to ensure successful tool adoption.
• Train and mentor team members in the effective use of Jira and Confluence.
• Act as the primary point of contact for tool-related issues and solutions within the program.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing and configuring Atlassian products, especially Jira and Confluence.
• Proven experience in implementing Atlassian tools from scratch for teams or multiple teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management principles.
• Experience with software development life cycles and Agile practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills for working with various teams and stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Atlassian certifications such as ACP-600 (Project Administration in Jira) or ACP-620 (Managing Jira Projects for Cloud).