Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
Jira Align Admin
Pune/Noida/Bangalore/Chennai, India
As a Jira Align Specialist, you will support and promote our enterprise Agile transformation by configuring and managing Jira Align across APAC departments. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and portfolio teams to create visibility, agreement, and better decision-making through reliable data and well-designed workflows. This role reports to the Agile Transformation Lead and may be based in any major APAC office.
Your Responsibilities:
- Set up, configure, and maintain Jira Align (programs, portfolios, hierarchies, roadmaps, OKRs, etc.).
- Manage user roles, permissions, and custom fields in line with APAC compliance standards.
- Maintain and troubleshoot integrations between Jira Align and Jira, including mappings, workflows, and sync rules.
- Support Lean Portfolio Management activities such as PI Planning and value stream mapping for APAC teams.
- Partner with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Product Managers, and Portfolio Managers to maximize Jira Align value.
- Build executive-level dashboards, reports, and visualizations tailored to APAC leadership.
- Monitor sync health and resolve integration or data issues, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.
- Support compliance, audits, and best practices for effective Jira Align usage.
- Lead onboarding and training for teams and leaders using Jira Align.
- Collaborate with Agile Coaches to ensure Jira Align aligns with SAFe or other scaling frameworks.
- Translate business needs into practical, scalable Jira Align solutions.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 3-6+ years of experience with Jira Align or similar enterprise agile tools.
- Strong understanding of SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Agile portfolio management.
- Hands-on experience integrating Jira Align with Jira (Cloud or Data Center).
- Configure complex hierarchies and create cross-portfolio reporting.
- 1+ years of experience supporting PI Planning and large-scale events.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- Jira Align Solution Architect or Admin certification.
- Jira Administrator (ACP-610 / ACP-620) certification.
- Experience supporting large agile or digital transformation initiatives in APAC.
- Knowledge of OKRs, Lean Portfolio Management, and strategic planning.
- Background in consulting, PMO, or enterprise agile coaching.
What We Offer: Our benefits package includes:
- Calm premium membership for mindfulness
- Volunteer Paid Time Off available after 6 months
- Company donation matching program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized wellbeing programs through OnTrack
- On-demand digital course library for professional development ... and other local benefits!
At Rockwell Automation, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply.
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