Introduction to Jira

Management Software

For Engineering Project

Management

What is Jira?

• Issue and Project Tracking software

• Visual easy to use interface

• Provides a number of managerial functions;• Allows for planning and time management

• Keeps track of all tasks and assignments

• Keeps team members on track with due dates

• Keeps team members accountable to eachother

Accessing Jira1. Connect to the CSUN Virtual Private Network (

http://www.csun.edu/it/vpn)

2. Open an internet browser and type ‘Address’

3. Enter your username and password

4. Your Dashboard contains your tasks and activity

Login Window

Your tasks and your group’s activities

Agile Project Management• Click and Drag

Interface

• Task Subtask

• Assignment to specific group members

• At-a-glance productivity information

Navigate to

ProjectTimeline View of Entire Project

Task Creation

‘More’ Task Options

Tasks• Set req’s, due

dates, and assignee

• Log hours, comment, attach files, add sub-tasks

• All project components assigned and turned in on Jira

• Feel free to add any tasks you need!