Manager - Jira Align

Business Office

Manager- Jira Align 

About the Role:

This role requires a highly experienced Jira Align Administrator to play a pivotal role in our ongoing transition to the Product Operating Model and implementation of Lean Portfolio Management. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the successful implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of Jira Align and related tools, empowering our agile teams to effectively manage their work by providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Portfolio and Enterprise operations teams to identify opportunities and define requirements for tools like Enterprise Insights and Focus, enhancing transparency and data availability.

• Develop and implement strategies for the adoption and effective use of these tools, aligning with our Product Operating Model (POM) and agile methodologies.

• Partner with the Lean Agile Center of Excellence, Portfolio Ops Managers, Portfolio Managers and other stakeholders to deliver robust tooling solutions that support Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).

• Lead the customization of existing tools and develop innovative solutions for use of these tools in Portfolio Management.

• Manage and troubleshoot data synchronization between various tools, including Jira and Jira Align.

• Help in user creation, permission management, and team setup.

• Provide timely support to users through Jira Align support channels.

• Develop user guides and documentation to facilitate user adoption.

• Collaborate with the reporting team to create reports and dashboards that complement Jira Align and provide broader insights.

• Contribute to the development of a Jira Align adoption roadmap, prioritizing functionality rollouts.

• Champion SAFe Agile standards and adherence to process guidelines.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Jira administration, with extensive Jira Align administration experience being essential.

• Proven experience using Jira for sprint management.

• A passion for results-oriented, value-driven cultures.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and achieve results through others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Superior interpersonal skills, including stakeholder management and the ability to present to senior leadership, including C-suite executives.

• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong business acumen, including the ability to analyze trends and budgets.

• Customer-focused with a strong service orientation.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Extensive experience managing complex, cross-organizational programs.

• Proven ability to track progress, identify process gaps, recommend controls, and communicate effectively with business leaders.

• Experience managing multiple priorities independently and within a team environment.

• Advanced skills in consultation, conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation.

• Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).

• Experience with portfolio tools such as Apptio Cost Transparency, Looker, Alfabet, and financial modeling tools is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience requiring advanced critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Financial/trading industry experience is a plus.

CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $122,300-$203,900. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.

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