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Jira Align Coach

Jira Align Coach
6+ month contract
Plano, TX (Hybrid)

Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Jira Align Coach with a strong background in Agile frameworks, enterprise-scale agile transformations, and hands-on administration of Jira Align and other Atlassian products. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic partner to agile teams, Release Train Engineers, Product Managers, Scrum Masters, and Executives to drive the successful adoption of scaled agile practices through Jira Align. This role is critical in bridging team-level execution with enterprise strategy—enhancing transparency, enabling data-driven decision-making, and accelerating value delivery across the organization.


Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach stakeholders at all levels on Jira Align configuration, adoption, and best practices.
• Support Agile Release Trains (ARTs), portfolios, and teams in mapping their work (Themes - Features - Epics - Stories) into Jira Align effectively.
• Partner with IT and Atlassian administrators to ensure seamless integration between Jira Align and Jira Software.
• Conduct training, workshops, and working sessions to upskill teams and leaders on Jira Align functionalities.
• Collaborate with Agile Coaches and Transformation Leads to drive alignment between Agile ways of working and Jira Align reporting structures.
• Translate complex Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum@Scale, LeSS, etc.) into Jira Align constructs.
• Support leadership in establishing and using Lean Portfolio Management, Value Streams, and Strategic Themes within Jira Align.
• Enable data-driven decisions through custom dashboards, OKRs, KPIs, and portfolio reports.
• Identify system gaps, recommend enhancements, and help shape the Jira Align roadmap with internal teams or Atlassian partners.

 
Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Agile experience (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, or other frameworks).
• 2+ years of hands-on Jira Align experience supporting enterprise Agile transformations.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery at scale (SAFe, Scrum@Scale, or similar).
• Experience with Jira Software (Cloud or Data Center) and Jira-to-Jira Align synchronization.
• Proven experience facilitating training, coaching sessions, and workshops.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business roles.
• Ability to distill and present complex technical topics in a clear, business-friendly manner.

• Experience with Lean Portfolio Management concepts and tools.
• Background in Agile transformation consulting or change enablement in large
• enterprises.
• Familiarity with Value Stream Mapping, OKRs, and enterprise reporting
• frameworks.
• Nice to have: Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP) certification or Accredited Jira
• Align Solutions Architect

Estimated Min Rate: $65.00
Estimated Max Rate: $90.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.