Our client is a global tech leader seeking an IT Project Manager. This is a 6-month, 40 hours/week assignment with likely extension that will be onsite 5 days/week (nonnegotiable) in the Mountain View, CA office.To apply and be considered, you must reply with the following:- Full legal name: - City of residence- Top 3 skills - please describe (in full sentences) your experience with the following:1. Atlassian suite:2. Agile:3. Building dashboards:The Senior JIRA Administrator will be responsible for:- JIRA Administration: Configure and maintain JIRA instances, including managing workflows, custom fields, permission schemes, and user roles.- Advanced Scripting: Develop and maintain complex automation logic and custom transitions using Groovy scripts (via ScriptRunner or similar) and Java- Dashboard & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards, filters, and reports for various levels of the organization (team, program, portfolio) to provide stakeholders with actionable insights into project and program health, including capacity and utilization- Strategic solutioning: Partner with leadership to identify automation opportunities, present technical strategies, and demonstrate ROI to align with business objectives- Agile tooling and best practices: Serve as a SME for agile methodologies and ensure the Atlassian tools align with and enforce best practices across the organization- Process optimization: Continuously audit existing workflows to identify gaps and implement automated fixes that reduce manual effort and human error- Stakeholder training: Provide documentation and training to both technical and non-technical teams on utilizing JIRA and automation tools effectively- Resource and capacity planning: Deploy and configure capacity planning tools, such as Jira Advanced Roadmaps to support resource management- Manage workload: Track and visualize team capacity, availability, and workload distribution to prevent resource overallocation or underutilization- Forecast needs: Use the tools to forecast future resource requirements and plan for upcoming initiatives, releases, and projectsThe Senior JIRA Administrator must have:- 10+ years of experience as a JAVA, Python, Groovy Scripts, Jira/Atlassian Administrator in a corporate environment, including practical experience with Agile- Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to eliminate repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and free up our teams for more strategic work- In-depth knowledge of Jira configuration, including custom workflows, fields, screens, and permissions- Use languages like Python, Java, and C# to write the scripts and programs that power automation- Experience in Easy BI, analytical & visualization tools- Strong understanding of agile principles and frameworks, such as Scrum and Kanban (experience with scaled agile methodologies is highly desirable)- Ability to build complex dashboards and reports that translate data into meaningful insights for various audiences, specifically regarding resource allocation and utilization.Bonus: Atlassian certifications (e.g., ACP-JA, ACP-JSM) are a plus but not required.In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.BenefitsCreative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:Email your resume in Word to:billy.carter@jobalert.creativecircle.com**Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : WC3-1976904 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.***Billy Carter - Recruiter, National DeliveryFor Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 02/04/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.Copyright 1999 - 2026. CreativeCircle, Inc. All rights reserved.PDN-a1010c02-246a-416f-bb7b-b773ea9bcacc
