Vice President, Jira Administrator Greater Charlotte, NC Area

The Company is in search of a seasoned Jira Administrator to play a pivotal role in the configuration, administration, and continuous evolution of its Atlassian Enterprise Cloud Platform and Agile tooling ecosystem. The successful candidate will be the subject matter expert for enterprise agile tooling, driving best practice adoption across teams, and ensuring the seamless integration of Jira with SDLC workflows and Agile processes. Responsibilities include designing and implementing custom workflows, managing user access and security configurations, and extending Jira capabilities using Jira Forge. The role also involves defining and maintaining key delivery metrics, and dashboards, and providing real-time insights into delivery, quality, flow, and risk. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, an Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP) certification, and at least 5 years of hands-on experience as a Jira Administrator or Enterprise Agile Tooling specialist in a complex enterprise environment. Strong expertise in Jira configuration, test management tool integration, and experience with Jira Automation, ScriptRunner, and REST APIs are essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SDLC practices, and experience integrating Jira with CI/CD and DevSecOps tools. Preferred qualifications include additional Agile certifications, experience with test automation frameworks, and a background in quality engineering practices. The role requires excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple initiatives and adapt to changing priorities.

Hiring Company

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group