Project Manager - Jira

Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support PMO operations, project coordination, and reporting across a multi-project environment.

The selected candidate will combine project governance expertise with a strong command of collaboration and reporting tools, helping the PMO ensure project transparency, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

This is a highly visible role requiring a blend of technical proficiency, process optimization, and exceptional communication skills.

Title : Project Manager (PMO)

Seniority : Mid Senior

Experience : Minimum 7 years in project management, PMO, or a related role.

Location : Remote

Start Date : Immediate Role

Key Responsibilities :

The Project Manager (PMO) will be responsible for the following core areas :

PMO Interface & Communication :

- Act as the primary interface with the PMO, handling formal and informal communications, documentation, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

- Support and facilitate project meetings, governance sessions, and training for project teams on PMO processes and tools.

Tool Administration & Management :

- Manage and maintain the Jira and Confluence environments, including administration, configuration of projects, workflows, custom fields, dashboards, and spaces for effective project tracking and knowledge sharing.

- Maintain, structure, and optimize SharePoint repositories, including managing access, site permissions, content organization, and documentation workflows.

Reporting & Data Analysis :

- Develop, enhance, and automate Power BI dashboards and reports, connecting to various data sources (e.g., Jira, SQL databases, Excel) to provide insightful, real-time data on project status, resource utilization, budget vs. actuals, and portfolio health to leadership.

- Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes for reporting purposes.

Process Governance & Standardization :

- Contribute significantly to the standardization and continuous improvement of PMO processes, methodologies, and governance frameworks.

- Assist in the evaluation, pilot, and implementation of new PMO tools, templates, and best practices.

Minimum Technical Requirements :

The ideal candidate must demonstrate advanced technical skills in the following areas :

Project Management Tools : Expert-level proficiency in Jira (including Jira Service Management) and Confluence administration and usage.

- Must be able to configure workflows, security schemes, and advanced reporting.

Business Intelligence (BI) : Strong hands-on experience in developing, publishing, and maintaining interactive dashboards using Power BI.

- Proficiency in DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and Power Query (M language) for data modeling and manipulation.

Data & Databases : Solid understanding of relational database concepts and experience with SQL for querying and data preparation for reporting.

- Experience working with APIs for data integration is a plus.

Collaboration & Document Management : Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite, specifically administering and maintaining SharePoint Online sites, lists, libraries, and implementing document control workflows.

Process Methodology : Working knowledge of standard project methodologies (Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid) and PMO frameworks (e.g., PgMP, P3O concepts).PMP/PRINCE2 or Scrum Master certification is highly desirable.

Automation : Experience with basic scripting or automation tools (e.g., Power Automate/Flow, Python scripting for reporting automation) to enhance PMO operational efficiency