Enterprise JIRA Owner & COO (Contract)

Santander; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Milton Keynes is seeking a JIRA Expert & Business Owner to lead the strategic direction of their JIRA platform. This role involves defining and implementing standardized processes to ensure optimal governance and alignment with organizational needs. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Atlassian JIRA, substantial experience in managing JIRA platforms, and solid knowledge of Agile frameworks. The position is a month fixed-term contract with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Flexible healthcare support

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Atlassian JIRA including enterprise implementations.
• Proven experience in owning and governing JIRA platforms.
• Excellent knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the business owner for the JIRA platform.
• Define and maintain JIRA governance structures.
• Partner with stakeholders to align JIRA processes.

Skills

Atlassian JIRA expertise

Agile frameworks knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Dependency management

Education

JIRA Administrator Certification

Agile certifications (e.g., SPC, Scrum Master)

Job description

A leading financial institution in Milton Keynes is seeking a JIRA Expert & Business Owner to lead the strategic direction of their JIRA platform. This role involves defining and implementing standardized processes to ensure optimal governance and alignment with organizational needs. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Atlassian JIRA, substantial experience in managing JIRA platforms, and solid knowledge of Agile frameworks. The position is a month fixed-term contract with opportunities for professional growth.