Jira Administrator with Jira Align EXP

Job Title: Jira Align Analyst & Administrator Location: Smithfield, RIDuration: Long termJob Description:Here are two. We have openings in TX, NH, RI. We really need the Jira Align exp., not just Jira. However, if you have someone strong in Jira implementation projects we will take a look You will blend knowledge of agile execution and planning with a passion for solving problems and implementing tools supporting the business organization as part of the Operations, Planning & Strategy (OPS) team in Fidelity Brokerage Technology (FBT). The objective of this role is to lead adoption and administration of Agile delivery management and reporting tools to ensure support of Agile practices and standardization. As a change agent, you will be instrumental in leading, influencing and executing against the agile tool's roadmap. We are committed to continuous improvement and best in class support during the engagement, onboarding and ongoing management of these tools by capturing and understanding end user needs, solving their issues and helping to ensure that the tools’ usage and data follows the standards and taxonomy established by the central Agile management office.The TeamThe role as an Agile Tool Analyst & Administrator, will work closely with end users, and leaders across Fidelity to both implement and manage Jira Align, JIRA and related tools effectively! This includes but is not limited to setting up and training new users, integrating Jira projects, facilitating Jira migrations, and ensuring overall governance of usage. This role will bring a global mind-set and have a high confidence level working with and orchestrating a distributed team and management set-up. A structured and organized approach, as well as a good sense of ownership will be the keys to success!The Expertise You Have• Expert with Agile development, deployment & change management methodologies as well as hands-on experience with tools usage and administration for Jira Align (aka AgileCraft) & Jira is required including standard methodologies, configuration and collaboration.• Proven expertise and passion for troubleshooting and resolving customer issues• Innovative Demeanor and Creativity Skills: Encourages others to look at problems and processes in new ways while championing continuous improvement.• Proven Collaboration Experience: Ability to proactively seek out, collaborate and establish relationships to ensure tight integration, coordination & execution.• Written and Oral Communication/Presentation Skills: Comfortable documenting and addressing with business and technical management teams.• Agile certification and Scaled Agile Concepts desired• Bachelor’s Degree in a technology field preferredThe Skills You Bring• Bring a detailed understanding of how to configure, integrate and administer data and projects within JIRA Align and JIRA while providing exception support to the end-user community• Passionate about delivering the best solutions to our customers, sharing innovative and creative thinking in order to solve problems and can balance priorities and simultaneous projects.• Superb interpersonal and leadership skills working with business partners, technologists and end users across the organization without direct authority of others• Self-managed, reliable, upbeat, hardworking, and independent worker• Strategically and influence decisions across various levels within the organization• Operate with a “can-do” demeanor within a dynamic and frequently changing organization• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to cultivate support, lead change, and help drive acceptanceWith RegardsKoteshDirect: 605-356-8639Desk#EXT 174HCL Global Systems, Inc