Overview :

Were looking for an experienced Jira Setup Scrum Master Contractor with a strong Project Management background and deep Jira expertise to lead and coordinate the end-to-end Jira setup for our teams.

This role is hands-on and execution-driven, focused on designing, configuring, and rolling out Jira in a way that supports delivery visibility, efficiency, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the end-to-end Jira setup (projects, workflows, issue types, boards, permissions, external app configurations, automations).

- Configure Jira for Agile / Scrum / Kanban / hybrid delivery models.

- Expert-level Jira proficiency, including workflows, boards, reporting, and coaching teams post-migration.

- Hands-on experience with automation-related specifically with RPA and Agentic AI.

- Set up epics, backlogs, sprints, releases, dashboards, and reports.

- Set up a release process through Jira automations.

- Set up and configure Github/Slack integrations per spaces.

- Set up documentation spaces for Jira information to show up in Confluence for project statuses, sprints, and releases.

- Set up golden sample project / confluence that can be used to configure/base all new projects from.

- Define and implement workflow standards, naming conventions, and best practices.

- Gather requirements from PMs, delivery teams, and leadership.

- Translate delivery and reporting needs into effective Jira configurations.

- Coordinate rollout timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communication.

- Provide documentation, walkthroughs, and basic training as needed.

- Set up Jira/Confluence to handle internal and external teams and access permissions that are easy to manage.

- Ensure a clean handover post-implementation.

- Deep understanding of Agile principles, Scrum framework, and iterative delivery.

- Ensure sprint-based meetings are effectively facilitated, the outcomes are achieved, and their cadence is maintained.

- Understands fibonacci estimation.

Required Experience :

- Strong Project Management experience in digital, tech, or agency environments.

- Extensive hands-on Jira setup and administration experience.

- Proven experience leading Jira implementations or restructures.

- Solid understanding of Agile delivery frameworks.

- Comfortable working independently and driving execution.

- Strong coaching, facilitation, conflict-resolution, and communication skills.

- Strong knowledge of development heavy usage of Jira/Confluence.

Nice to Have :

- Jira Administrator certification.

- Experience with Confluence and Jira integrations.

- Prior consulting or contractor experience.

- Experience setting up Jira for multiple teams or portfolios.

Ideal Outcome :

A well-structured, scalable Jira setup that :

- Improves visibility across teams.

- Supports consistent delivery practices.

- Enables clear reporting for leadership.

- Is easy for teams to adopt and maintain.

- Empowers the current development and QA teams through efficiency.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Anatta Design reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant.

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