No Sponsorship:
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About the Company:
We are a global leader in connected TV and cross-screen advertising, empowering brands to connect meaningfully with audiences through data-driven insights and scalable technology solutions. Our platforms enable real-time measurement, attribution, and audience extension across the largest screen in the home.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Jira Administrator to join our Project Management Office (PMO). This individual will be responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of Jira and associated tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira Align), enabling effective project and portfolio management across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile practices, portfolio tracking, and tool governance, and will play a critical role in supporting enterprise-level project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
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Administer, maintain, and optimize Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence environments to support the needs of product, engineering, and business teams.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for Jira configuration, workflow management, user access, and governance.
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Support enterprise portfolio management by developing custom dashboards, reports, and visualizations to enable data-driven decision-making and KPI tracking.
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Collaborate with PMO leadership, product managers, and engineering teams to align Jira structure and usage with quarterly planning and portfolio prioritization.
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Standardize and document Jira usage across the organization, including best practices, process templates, and naming conventions.
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Facilitate the intake and prioritization of initiatives, ensuring traceability from idea through delivery.
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Support and manage integrations between Jira and other enterprise systems and PPM tools as needed.
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Lead or support tool migration efforts, including planning, change management, data migration, testing, and user training.
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Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for tool improvements that increase transparency and project delivery efficiency.
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Deliver training, onboarding, and ongoing support to users across technical and non-technical teams.
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Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage vendor support interactions.
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Provide regular portfolio and project health updates to senior leadership through clear, concise executive reporting.
Qualifications:
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5+ years of hands-on experience as a Jira Administrator in a fast-paced, Agile enterprise environment.
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Strong knowledge of Jira software administration, including custom workflows, fields, issue types, permissions, schemes, and automation.
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Experience with Jira Align, Confluence, and related Atlassian tools is highly preferred.
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Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and hybrid methodologies across technical and business teams.
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Demonstrated ability to support PMO functions such as portfolio intake, prioritization, and roadmap tracking through tool configuration.
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Experience with executive-level reporting and dashboard development.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Proven track record in supporting enterprise tool implementations, migrations, or major process transformations.
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Experience with data analysis, reporting tools, and scripting (e.g., JQL, Python, or REST API integration) is a plus.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Relevant certifications (e.g., Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator, PMP, SAFe Agilist, Agile Certified Practitioner) are a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Associate Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for open positions with our company.