Jira Consultant – Experienced Associate - BLR/HYD

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Software Engineering

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

In digital project management at PwC you will oversee and coordinate digital projects enabling successful delivery within budget and timelines. Your work will involve utilising strong organisational and communication skills to effectively manage cross-functional teams and drive digital transformation initiatives.

Driven by curiosity you are a reliable contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm you build a brand for yourself opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.

• Appreciate diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.

• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.

• Actively listen ask questions to check understanding and clearly express ideas.

• Seek reflect act on and give feedback.

• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.

• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.

• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) uphold the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Tech Enablement Jira support group is a centralized support organization within Consulting National that provides JIRA services to engagements within PwCs Consulting Solutions. The goal of the team is to promote standardization and consistency and reduce risk through increased accuracy and efficiency thereby aiding in improved delivery quality client relationship management business development and professional development.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
As a member of the Tech Enablement Jira Support you will work as part of a team of analytical problem solvers helping to coordinate manage and advise on project management standardized services throughout their full lifecycle. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Installation and Configuration: Setting up and configuring Jira software according to the PwC requirements including infrastructure Setup and configuration.
Security and Access Control: Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect Jira data and ensuring appropriate access controls are in place.
Integration: Creating and maintaining integration with other Atlassian and non-Atlassian tools.
Troubleshooting: Actively manage system level troubleshooting working in conjunction with Atlassian support to provide quick and robust resolutions to ensure at most uptime of the system.
Provide insights into Atlassian functionality to Consultants across PwC Advisory.
Automation: Create automations to perform system hygiene system level reporting to ensure a healthy application environment using Script Runner & Automation for Jira plugin.
Ability to create update and maintain projects and spaces within Jira and Confluence using standard templates.
Ability to write custom JQL (Jira Query Language);
Ability to create advanced dashboards in Jira using creativity and advanced JQL and Rich Filter Plugin.
Ability to create and maintain Kanban and Scrum boards and customize them to project needs.
Ability to create and manage complex workflows within Jira.
Ability to perform user management on a daily basis.
Ability to perform low to medium complexity Jira and Confluence configurations;
Ability to perform advanced Jira requests for e.g. MPP Uploads bulk updates
Ability to configure Test Management in Jira using XRAY
Ability to identify opportunities to enhance and/or standardize tools and templates;
Ability to support the maintenance/update of existing training materials;
Ability to pursue opportunities to develop existing skills and to upskill outside of your comfort zone both personally and for the Tech Enablement Jira Support Group in general;
Ability to effectively communicate and set correct expectations with the client as well as internal team;
Ability to create reporting dashboards of reporting tools like Tableau Power BI and Alteryx;
Ability to create edit and understand MS Project Excel Word and Powerpoint; and
Ability to implement SDLC Methodologies like Waterfall Agile Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework
Ability to deliver effective training sessions for both clients and internal teams.

Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or proven record of success in the following areas:
Understanding of and ability to manage Jira and Confluence configurations to effectively execute the day to day activities for the project management standardized services team;
Identifying opportunities to enhance and/or automate tools and templates and assist with the research and evaluation of those opportunities to drive standardized delivery of service offerings; and
Creatively addressing business challenges through the use of software tools software development or coding.

Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or proven record of success in the following areas:
Managing projects with effective prioritization/time management skills in order to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
Using written and verbal communication skills including problem/conflict resolution;
Creating professional networks (internal and external) and building relationships at all levels of seniority and lines of the organization;
Exercising appropriate judgment regarding confidential and sensitive information; using judgment to see the long-term impact of issues/ideas;
Keeping stakeholders informed including initiating and maintaining positive working relationships;
Leveraging and developing relationships to become a trustworthy and reliable resource capable of influencing stakeholder decisions; and
Using technology to enhance automate. and/or standardize processes to increase efficiencies.

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Agile Methodology Agile Team Dynamics Application Lifecycle Management Atlassian Jira Align Azure DevOps Server Change Control Processes Communication Emotional Regulation Empathy Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity IT Operations IT Project Implementation IT Project Lifecycle IT Project Management (ITPM) Jira Software Microsoft Project Optimism Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) Project Management Software (PMS) Project Management Support Project Planning 9 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

July 31 2025