1. Management Software For Engineering Project Management
Introduction to Jira
Management Software
For Engineering Project
Management

2. 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

3. Accessing Jira
Connect to the CSUN Virtual Private Network (
Open an internet browser and type ‘Address’
Enter your username and password
Your Dashboard contains your tasks and activity
Login Window
Your tasks and your group’s activities

4. Agile Project Management
Click and Drag Interface
Task  Subtask
Assignment to specific group members
At-a-glance productivity information
Navigate to Project
Timeline View of Entire Project

5. 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!
Task Creation
‘More’ Task Options