Position Description:
Defines systems requirements and project scope, and performs data and technical analysis, using Jira and Jira Align according to Agile methodologies. Prepares status reports, and operational metrics and statistics, using Atlassian Jira, ServiceNow, and Jira Align. Manages the implementation and delivery of Portfolio Agile tools. Oversees the product, associated applications, and processes throughout the entire product lifecycle, including delivery and support. Researches and recommends new technologies in support of the strategic direction of the business unit and participates in the research and recommendation of appropriate models, methods, tools, and technologies.
Primary Responsibilities:
Examines the entire business application from aspects of workflow and end user tasks within entire system, including estimating and scope definition.
Oversees the technical implementation of cross-divisional or company architectural components.
Translates and incorporates business visions and strategies into strategy recommendations at a functional level.
Provides product roadmap.
Provides oversight of product releases.
Facilitates and participates in governance processes, acting as a product champion.
Identifies opportunities and manages business relationships.
Identifies and consults with internal and external technical resources to produce cross-company strategic designs.
Consults on the development and delivery of major technology initiatives for the business unit.
Assigns and reviews the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related employees.
Prepares or reviews operational reports or project progress reports assessing and determines project prioritization.
Participates in strategic planning.
Uses industry and competitor benchmarks to evaluate the overall effectiveness of organizational/technology structure, guiding principles, and operating models.
Conducts business case analyses and readiness assessments for various technologies.
Advises senior management on technical strategy.
Reviews, analyzes, and formulates project plans for multiple projects or programs.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field and six (6) years of experience as a Director, IT Project Management (or closely related occupation) implementing Atlassian suite of tools -- Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence -- in line with business strategies and requirements.
Or, alternatively, Master’s degree (or foreign education equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience as a Director, IT Project Management (or closely related occupation) implementing Atlassian suite of tools -- Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence -- in line with business strategies and requirements.
Skills and Knowledge:
Candidate must also possess:
Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) performing Quarterly Planning events (dependency and risk management) by setting up and using tools following agile methodologies -- SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Scrum @ Scale.
DE performing end-to-end functioning of Agile portfolio tools -- DOMO, Workforce Connect, Jira, Jira Align, Transparency, and Financials -- and implementing within the organization in alignment with Strategic Objectives.
DE building automation in Jira tool using forms and JavaScript; and implementing Enterprise agile practices and processes in a Product and Quality Assurance environment.
DE establishing Portfolio Management practices through training and support to leadership, using Jira Align tool within Enterprise Infrastructure in Product and QA environment.
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