Jira PM Workflow
Jira PM Workflow
Here's a completed workflow for project management in Jira, typically following Agile
methodologies:
Project Setup:
● Create a new project in Jira and select the appropriate project template (e.g.,
Scrum, Kanban, or a custom workflow).
Epic Creation:
● Define high-level objectives or features as Epics in Jira to represent major project
goals.
User Story Creation:
● Break down epics into smaller, manageable user stories that represent specific
pieces of functionality or tasks.
Backlog Management:
● Prioritize user stories in the product backlog based on business value,
complexity, or other criteria.
Sprint Planning (for Scrum):
● Plan and schedule work for a sprint (usually a 2-4 week time frame).
● Select user stories from the backlog to be included in the sprint.
● Assign user stories to team members.
Kanban Board Setup (for Kanban):
● Create columns on the Kanban board representing different stages of work (e.g.,
To Do, In Progress, Done).
Development/Work:
● Team members work on their assigned user stories or tasks.
● Update the status of issues on the board as they progress.
Daily Standup Meetings:
● Hold daily meetings (Scrum) or regular check-ins (Kanban) to discuss progress,
obstacles, and plans.
Testing:
● QA and testing teams verify that user stories meet acceptance criteria.
● Any defects or issues found are logged as new tasks or bugs.
Review and Demo:
● At the end of the sprint (Scrum), conduct a sprint review meeting to demonstrate
completed work to stakeholders.
● Gather feedback for further refinement.
Retrospective:
● Hold a retrospective meeting (scrum) to discuss what went well and what could
be improved in the next sprint.
Release Planning:
● Determine when and what will be included in the next release or sprint.
Documentation:
● Keep project documentation up-to-date in Jira or linked external resources.
Bug Tracking:
● Continuously log and track bugs or issues discovered during development and
testing.
Deployment:
● When a set of user stories or epics is ready for release, deploy the changes to
the production environment.
Monitoring:
● Continuously monitor the production environment for issues or performance
problems.
Closure and Archiving:
● Closely completed user stories and epics
● Archive or move projects that are no longer active.
Reporting and Metrics:
● Use Jira's reporting and analytics features to track progress, team velocity, and
other relevant metrics.
Iterate:
● Use insights from retrospectives and performance metrics to make continuous
improvements to the workflow and process.