Jira Project Manager

Piper Companies is seeking a Jira Project Manager to join a leading organization in the technology and identity access management space. The Jira Project Manager will be responsible for leading Jira-based initiatives while partnering with stakeholders across engineering, security, and operations teams. The ideal Jira Project Manager will have a strong background managing Jira projects, Agile delivery methodologies, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives, including Microsoft Entra ID. The Jira Project Manager is a long term contract opportunity and allows you to work remote in EST Hours.

Responsibilities of the Jira Project Manager:

    • Lead and manage enterprise Jira projects from planning through execution and delivery.

    • Partner with business, technical, and security teams to define project scope, timelines, and objectives.

    • Drive Agile project management best practices utilizing Jira Software and related Atlassian tools.

    • Oversee Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives, including user lifecycle management and access governance.

    • Coordinate Microsoft Entra ID projects, including migrations, integrations, and process improvements.

    • Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, status reporting, and stakeholder communications.

    • Identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

    • Develop project documentation, workflows, dashboards, and reporting metrics within Jira.

Requirements of the Jira Project Manager:

    • 5+ years of experience managing technology-focused projects utilizing Jira.

    • Strong experience leading Jira implementations, enhancements, and enterprise-wide project initiatives.

    • Hands-on experience supporting Identity & Access Management (IAM) programs.

    • Experience working with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).

    • Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and project management methodologies.

    • Experience collaborating with security, infrastructure, and application development teams.

    • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

    • PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, or related certifications are preferred.

Compensation for the Jira Project Manager:

    • Salary range: $115,000 - $125,000

    • Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

Jira Project Manager, Jira Software, Atlassian, Agile, Scrum, Project Management, Identity and Access Management, IAM, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Active Directory, Access Governance, User Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Projects, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning, Backlog Management, Security Initiatives, Cloud Identity, Dashboard Reporting, PMO

This job opens for applications on 11/06/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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