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US Tech Solutions · 9 hours ago

Jira Administrator /IT Project Manager

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. This role is for a highly skilled Technical Program Manager who will drive organizational efficiency by automating manual repetitive processes and administering core Atlassian tools.

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Hiring Manager
Saketh Sharma
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Responsibilities

JIRA Administration: Configure and maintain JIRA instances, including managing workflows, custom fields, permission schemes, and user roles
Advanced Scripting: Develop and maintain complex automation logic and custom transitions using Groovy scripts (via ScriptRunner or similar) and Java
Dashboard & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards, filters, and reports for various levels of the organization (team, program, portfolio) to provide stakeholders with actionable insights into project and program health, including capacity and utilization
Strategic Solutioning : Partner with leadership to identify automation opportunities, present technical strategies, and demonstrate ROI to align with business objectives
Agile Tooling & Best Practices: Serve as a subject matter expert for agile methodologies and ensure the Atlassian tools align with and enforce best practices across the organization
Process Optimization: Continuously audit existing workflows to identify gaps and implement automated fixes that reduce manual effort and human error
Stakeholder Training: Provide documentation and training to both technical and non-technical teams on utilizing JIRA and automation tools effectively
Resource & Capacity Planning: Deploy and configure capacity planning tools, such as Jira Advanced Roadmaps to support resource management
Manage Workload: Track and visualize team capacity, availability, and workload distribution to prevent resource overallocation or underutilization
Forecast Needs: Use the tools to forecast future resource requirements and plan for upcoming initiatives, releases, and projects

Qualification

JIRA AdministrationAdvanced ScriptingAgile MethodologiesPythonJavaAtlassian CertificationsAnalytical SkillsCommunicationProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience
Proven experience as a JAVA, Python, Groovy Scripts, Jira/Atlassian Administrator in a corporate environment
Practical experience with Agile
Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to eliminate repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and free up teams for more strategic work
In-depth knowledge of Jira configuration, including custom workflows, fields, screens, and permissions
Use languages like Python, Java, and C# to write the scripts and programs that power automation
Experience in Easy BI, analytical & visualization tools
Strong understanding of agile principles and frameworks, such as Scrum and Kanban
Experience with scaled agile methodologies is highly desirable
Ability to build complex dashboards and reports that translate data into meaningful insights for various audiences, specifically regarding resource allocation and utilization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide training and support to users with varying technical backgrounds
The ability to identify bottlenecks and find solutions to complex problems

Preferred

Atlassian certifications (e.g., ACP-JA, ACP-JSM) are a plus

Company

US Tech Solutions

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US Tech Solutions counted among the largest yet the fastest growing staffing firm; all achieved organically.

H1B Sponsorship

US Tech Solutions has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (9)
2023 (13)
2022 (24)
2021 (18)
2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Manoj Agarwal
Chief Executive Officer
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