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< data-start="267" data-end="284">Overview</>
Client is seeking a Jira expert to design and implement a unified, program-level dashboard that consolidates visibility across multiple hardware and software development projects. Each product includes several parallel efforts-such as firmware, embedded systems, and software-that currently operate in siloed Jira environments.
The consultant will configure Jira Plans (Advanced Roadmaps) to provide a single, high-level view connecting project milestones, dependencies, and deliverables. The end goal is to enable leadership to visualize progress, manage cross-team dependencies, and make informed, data-driven decisions across the entire product portfolio.
This engagement focuses on configuration, rollout, documentation, and knowledge transfer, ensuring internal teams can maintain the system after delivery.
< data-start="1137" data-end="1166">Key Responsibilities</>
Develop a Consolidated Jira Dashboard
Build a program-level roll-up view integrating multiple existing Jira projects and plans.
Display overall project health, milestones, and deliverables at both detailed and summary levels.
Enable traceability between Jira epics, engineering stages, and milestone progress.
Ensure Consistency Across Projects
Standardize workflows, fields, and issue types for accurate portfolio-level reporting.
Align naming conventions, milestone tracking, and workflow logic across teams.
Integrate Milestone Tracking
Map project stages to standardized terminology and process checkpoints.
Support traceability between engineering progress and organizational milestones.
Cross-Team Coordination
Collaborate with distributed teams managing independent Jira instances or templates.
Ensure alignment of data fields, workflow logic, and status tracking.
Training and Documentation
Create written documentation, workflow diagrams, and configuration guides.
Deliver a walkthrough or Q&A session to train internal users on system maintenance.
< data-start="2341" data-end="2362">Deliverables</>
Fully configured, production-ready Jira roll-up dashboard.
Sandbox demo instance for review and feedback.
Documentation package with configuration notes, usage instructions, and training materials.
Optional recorded walkthrough or live Q&A session.
< data-start="2638" data-end="2670">Ideal Candidate Profile</>
Hands-on experience with Jira Advanced Roadmaps (Jira Plans).
Proven ability to configure multi-project dashboards and portfolio-level reporting.
Strong understanding of Jira administration, workflows, and field configurations.
Skilled in Confluence documentation and knowledge transfer.
Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and engineering program management principles.
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