Project Manager: Atlassian Implementations
Location: Remote, United States
About the Role
A technology consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to oversee client projects involving IT service management and Atlassian platforms.
You will manage delivery from initial planning through implementation and go-live, working closely with technical consultants and business stakeholders. The role suits someone comfortable managing multiple engagements, making decisions independently and maintaining clear communication throughout delivery.
Responsibilities
- Manage project scope, timelines, milestones, budgets and resource requirements.
- Coordinate technical consultants, process specialists and client stakeholders.
- Lead project kickoffs, planning sessions and regular progress meetings.
- Maintain project plans, delivery backlogs, action logs and status reports.
- Identify risks and dependencies early, agreeing practical solutions with the relevant teams.
- Manage changes to scope and communicate their impact on cost and delivery dates.
- Support requirements prioritisation and agreement of acceptance criteria.
- Coordinate testing, training, go-live preparation and handover to support teams.
- Build strong client relationships and manage expectations throughout each engagement.
- Contribute to improvements in project governance and delivery processes.
Required Experience
- Experience managing ITSM or enterprise software implementation projects.
- A background in consulting or professional services, including client-facing delivery.
- Familiarity with Jira Service Management and the wider Atlassian ecosystem.
- Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating distributed teams.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills.
- Understanding of agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery methods.
- Experience with budget tracking, resource planning and change control.
- Ability to work independently, resolve delivery issues and adapt to changing priorities.
- Delivery of Jira Service Management implementations or Atlassian Cloud migrations.
- Experience transitioning clients from legacy ITSM platforms.
- Knowledge of ITIL and enterprise service management processes.
- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation.
- Experience coordinating integrations, data migration and business change.
- PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum or ITIL certification.