Atlassian Consultant (Jira Align) - Contract

Appnovation

Austin, Bellevue, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York Remote permanent

Posted: April 10, 2026

Job Description

About us

Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth. Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities.

This is not an active opening at this time, but we anticipate hiring for this opportunity in the coming weeks. We are proactively building a pipeline of experienced Atlassian consultants with Jira Align expertise to support upcoming client engagements. If you're interested in future opportunities with Appnovation, we encourage you to apply and connect with our team.

Appnovation is seeking an experienced Atlassian Consultant with strong Jira Align expertise to support enterprise-scale agile transformations. This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on configuration and enjoys working closely with stakeholders to improve delivery maturity across organizations.

You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, leadership, and delivery organizations to design, implement, and optimize Jira Align and broader Atlassian ecosystem solutions that support agile at scale.

This is a contract role, suited for someone comfortable working in consulting environments and navigating complex enterprise landscapes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support Jira Align implementations and enhancements across enterprise environments

• Partner with stakeholders to understand delivery models, agile maturity, and reporting needs

• Configure Jira Align to support program-level planning, portfolio visibility, and execution tracking

• Help define and implement governance, workflows, and best practices across teams

• Align Jira Align with Jira Software and other Atlassian tools

• Support agile transformation initiatives and scaled agile frameworks (SAFe or similar)

• Provide guidance and training to delivery teams, product leaders, and executives

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a consulting and client delivery environment

Who You Are

• You bring both strategic thinking and hands-on Atlassian expertise

• You’re comfortable working with enterprise stakeholders and leadership teams

• You understand agile delivery at scale and how tools support transformation

• You enjoy working in consulting environments and adapting to changing priorities

• You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

• Strong experience with Jira Align (required)

• Experience with Jira Software and the Atlassian ecosystem

• Experience supporting scaled agile frameworks (SAFe or similar preferred)

• Experience working in enterprise or consulting environments

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to translate delivery needs into practical tooling solutions

Nice to Have

• Atlassian certifications

• Experience with agile transformation initiatives

• Experience working with distributed teams

• Experience supporting large-scale delivery organizations

Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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