Company Description
Mobica | Be Extraordinary_
We are Mobica, a global software services company headquartered in Manchester, UK, with offices across Europe and the USA. We partner with businesses across multiple industries, from aerospace to finance and semiconductors to automotive, providing them with access to engineering expertise across the entire technology stack.
The Mobica Way
Well-known Clients and Projects focused on the Technologies of Tomorrow - Our expertly crafted software underpins many of today’s amazing customer experiences. We work with well-known global brands to develop widely used tech. When you join us, you'll be both challenged and supported, and you'll be a part of something extraordinary.
Empowered Mobicans driving their Careers - We empower our people to develop their skills, push boundaries and move towards new heights. As a Mobican, you’ll have ample opportunities to advance, learn and grow towards your desired career outcomes.
Ideas are prioritised over Hierarchy and Biases - In Mobica, you are listened to and valued. We’ve built an environment that fosters open communication. We've made it our mission to ensure all team members feel welcome, protected from discrimination and have access to equal opportunities.
We believe that employees should be happy - At Mobica, you can define precisely how you would like to work - at home or in the office - we will create the environment for that. You’ll get access to various virtual, offline and on-site events and platforms where you can learn, brainstorm, challenge, express yourself or simply have some fun and make new friends.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Jira Administrator/Scrum Master. In this role, you will play a crucial role in administering Jira projects and boards while also serving as a Scrum Master for our agile teams. As a Jira Administrator/Scrum Master, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement processes within Jira to support project management and collaboration objectives, while also facilitating agile ceremonies and ensuring adherence to Scrum and Kanban methodologies. If you are a proactive and self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a passion for driving positive change, then we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee Jira boards across multiple teams, ensuring that all projects and tasks are set up correctly and aligned with company objectives.
- Collaborate closely with project managers and Scrum Masters to ensure that tasks are accurately linked to broader projects and initiatives within the company.
- Implement and optimize processes within Jira to streamline project management workflows and improve team efficiency.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of company-wide projects and initiatives, ensuring that Jira boards accurately reflect the status and progress of each.
- Work closely with team leads to identify opportunities for automation within Jira, such as task assignment, status updates, and reporting.
- Lead training sessions and provide guidance to team members on best practices for using Jira effectively, ensuring consistent adoption of processes and standards.
- Act as a liaison between different departments to facilitate communication and collaboration on cross-functional projects.
- Monitor Jira boards regularly to identify bottlenecks, dependencies, and opportunities for optimization, taking proactive steps to address issues as they arise.
- Stay current on industry best practices and trends related to project management and agile methodologies, incorporating new ideas and techniques into our Jira processes as appropriate.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience working with Jira, including administering projects and boards for medium to large teams.
- Proven ability to develop and implement processes within Jira to support project management and collaboration objectives.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Experience working in an agile environment, with a solid understanding of Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
- Familiarity with automation tools and techniques within Jira, such as Jira Automation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about process improvement and optimisation.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a passion for driving positive change and continuous improvement.
Additional Information
What can you expect from us?
We Learn by doing; you will collaborate with industry experts willing to share their knowledge, passion and experience.
We invest in improving your skills by participating in training and mentoring programs.
You can advance your career with us by choosing from different career paths (technical, management).
We’ll help to broaden your horizons by working in an open and supportive multicultural environment.
Commercial projects from the domain.
Great atmosphere and supportive environment.
You will work in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere created by many bonding events and activities.
What do we offer?
Competitive salary adequate to your skills and performance.
Flexible working hours.
Training programs.
Private medical insurance.
Multisport program.
English lessons.
Company social events.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We aim to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people we can find from various backgrounds and cultures. Inclusivity and equality are cornerstones of our Mobica community and a big part of what makes us so brilliant to work with. Here, dedication and performance are valued and rewarded regardless of nationality, gender, age, religious beliefs or other personal characteristics. Here, diversity is celebrated, and everyone belongs.
“The benefits of having a diverse workforce from different backgrounds, recruited and developed only on the basis of ability, is a core personal belief for me - so I join with other members of Mobica’s leadership in promoting a commitment to recognise equal opportunities and rights for our talented individuals. Every Mobican can expect to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of personal characteristics or beliefs.”