Project Management Coordinator

Edge Staffing; Boston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer technology company is seeking a JIRA Project Management Coordinator for a contract role in the Greater Boston area. The successful candidate will manage JIRA workflows across engineering projects, ensuring teams are aligned. This position requires strong organizational skills and experience within fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Expertise in JIRA project management and dashboard/report creation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Experience in cross-functional environments within manufacturing or product development.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple JIRA projects and maintain workflows.
• Host regular coordination calls with global teams.
• Create dashboards for project tracking and updates.

Skills

JIRA project management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving attitude

Job description

Job Title: JIRA Project Management Coordinator (Contract)

Location: Onsite in the Greater Boston area

Duration: 4-month contract

Our client, a global consumer technology company, is seeking a highly organized and proactive JIRA Coordinator to support their Technical Project Management (TPM) team. This contract role will focus on managing JIRA-based workflows for a high volume of engineering and manufacturing projects, ensuring cross-functional teams—both domestic and international—stay aligned and on track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage multiple JIRA projects across the engineering organization
• Host regular JIRA coordination calls with international manufacturing teams
• Build and maintain dashboards to track project progress and metrics
• Ensure timely ticket updates, closures, and overall JIRA hygiene
• Create burndown slides and other visual updates for leadership reviews
• Follow up with project owners and team members to gather input and ensure accountability
• Jump into priority projects across the TPM team to bring structure and visibility through JIRA

Requirements:

• Expertise in JIRA project management and dashboard/report creation
• Proven ability to stay organized while juggling multiple active projects
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with global teams
• Experience in fast-paced, cross-functional environments—ideally within manufacturing or product development
• A detail-oriented mindset with a proactive, problem-solving attitude

This is an excellent opportunity for a JIRA expert who thrives in fast-moving, team-oriented environments and is eager to play a key role in driving project efficiency and visibility.