Jira Architect

About the OrganizationA nationally recognized research institution where your work directly supports groundbreaking scientific programs. We build the infrastructure behind some of the most impactful research in the country.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Jira Architect Contractor to lead a large‑scale transition from a decentralized, "one-space-per-project" Jira footprint to a standardized, multi‑tiered enterprise architecture. This role will work embedded with our internal Work Structure team to finalize a global Jira architecture, remediate significant configuration drift (custom fields, screens, and workflows), execute data migrations, and provide organizational change management and leadership enablement.This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility engagement for a Jira expert who enjoys solving complex structural problems, standardizing chaotic environments, and enabling both individual teams and executive leadership to work more effectively within Jira.What You'll Do Architectural Design & AlignmentFinalize the global issue hierarchy (Initiative > Epic > Story/Task/Bug), ensuring seamless cross‑space linking and dependency mappingDesign the structural architecture for long‑term Portfolio, Procurement, Programs, and Group/Department spacesArchitect the deployment of Jira's native Goals feature to map strategic objectives to the work delivery layerEvaluate, refine, and scale the current use of Atlassian Teams across the instanceRefine and improve Advanced Roadmaps plans and architect reporting for status, progress, dates, blockers, and Goal completion metricsData Remediation & Technical StandardizationAudit, rationalize, and merge redundant custom fields, workflow statuses, resolutions, notification schemes, and screen layoutsBuild a standardized set of reusable workflow schemes for software engineering, operations, and administrative functionsClean up historical, orphaned, or obsolete components, labels, versions, and permission groups; formulate an archiving strategy for inactive projectsChange Management, Migration & ImplementationGuide teams through transitioning from legacy dedicated spaces into shared Group/Department spacesLead technical execution of bulk data mapping, migration, and cleansing without data loss or downtimeSupport teams in aligning Team profiles, boards, and plans with the new structure, without disrupting active sprint tracking or cross‑project dependenciesAct as a neutral technical advisor to resolve competing requirements between departments regarding field or workflow customizationTraining & Governance EnablementDesign and deliver leadership enablement sessions on portfolio visibility, dashboard consumption, and capacity trackingProvide deep‑dive documentation and training for internal Jira administrators and team leadsAuthor a Jira Governance Playbook detailing change control procedures for new custom fields, projects, and integrationsRequired Qualifications Minimum 3 years of hands‑on Jira administration experience, including workflow design, permission schemes, and custom field configurationDemonstrated experience with Jira CloudExperience configuring portfolio‑level project structures for organizations of comparable scale (100+ users, multiple departments)Proficiency with Jira AutomationAbility to create and document dashboards and filters for executive audiencesPreferred Qualifications Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP), Jira Administrator, or equivalent certificationPrior experience supporting research, government, or higher‑education organizationsFamiliarity with portfolio or program management frameworks (e.g., PMI, SAFe, or similar)Experience integrating Jira with Confluence for documentation and governance publishingBackground in change management or organizational rollout of collaboration toolingEngagement RequirementsAvailable for remote collaborationAble to participate in stakeholder interviews and workshops during Pacific Time business hoursMust be eligible to work in the United StatesKey Deliverables Over the EngagementEnterprise Jira Architecture BlueprintJira Configuration Assessment & Remediation PlanStandardized Jira Configuration LibraryGoals & Strategic Alignment ImplementationAdvanced Roadmaps Portfolio FrameworkData Migration Strategy & Project Migration ExecutionCleanup & Archiving ImplementationExecutive & Operational Reporting/Dashboard SuiteGroup/Department Guidance ArtifactsLeadership Training ProgramAdministrator & Power User Training PackageJira Governance DocumentMonthly Status & Executive ReportingFinal Engagement Closeout Package#J-18808-Ljbffr

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