Jira Implementation Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Jira Implementation Consultant for a short-term engagement to assist with the setup, configuration, and rollout of Jira across multiple teams. This consultant will work closely with stakeholders to understand current project management workflows, configure Jira to support business needs, and help ensure a smooth transition from existing tools and processes. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on Jira expert who can quickly assess requirements, recommend best practices, and deliver a scalable project management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business and product leadership to understand project management requirements.
• Assess current workflows and recommend Jira configurations and best practices.
• Configure Jira projects, workflows, boards, permissions, notifications, dashboards, and reporting.
• Support migration and transition efforts from existing project management tools into Jira.
• Establish project templates, issue types, custom fields, and automation where appropriate.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adoption and alignment.
• Provide user training, documentation, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Troubleshoot configuration issues and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure Jira setup supports scalability and future organizational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing and administering Jira in business or enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and project management best practices.
• Experience configuring Jira workflows, boards, permissions, and reporting features.
• Ability to gather requirements and translate business processes into Jira solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience migrating teams from other project management platforms into Jira.
• Familiarity with Jira Automation, Confluence, and Atlassian ecosystem tools.
• Experience supporting product, technology, engineering, or cross-functional business teams.
• Atlassian certifications are a plus.