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1. Add your to-do items Copy link to heading Copied! view +
  

You can choose whether to use the list, board, or calendar view to add items to your to-do list. Keep it simple or get as granular as you want with attachments, priorities, labels, and more.

2. Add start and due dates Copy link to heading Copied! view +
  

You can set start dates and due dates to your work items. This gives you visibility over work on your calendar and timeline, ensuring no work slips through the cracks.

3. Assign team members Copy link to heading Copied! view +
  

Link team members to each task, so each person knows what they're responsible for.

4. Prioritize and organize Copy link to heading Copied! view +
  

You can quickly sort your to-do list by priority to help you tackle your highest priority items first and stay on top of your most important tasks.

5. Automate work Copy link to heading Copied! view +
  

Wherever possible, let the robots do the work. Set up simple no-code automations to keep work aligned, create reminders, and connect tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, and more.

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Project management template

Align projects for success with Jira. With pre-built, customizable templates for project management teams, it’s easy to get started.

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All teams

key features

Task planning

Prioritization

Pipeline management

What is a project management template?

From organizing tasks to visualizing timelines, our project management template enables teams at every project lifecycle stage.  Whether you want to optimize workflow efficiency, have a 360 view of a project’s progress, or foster team collaboration, our project management template helps teams do just that.

What does the project management template include?

Board

Visualize processes, manage tasks, and track project progress in real time, using customizable Kanban boards that suit your team's unique needs. From process control to project management, Jira's board view templates empower teams to work smarter and achieve their goals.

  • Process control: Our process control template eliminates repetition and optimizes workflow efficiency. Visualize workflows, identify bottlenecks, and standardize processes for increased productivity—all within Jira's customizable board view.
  • Workflow: Enhance project efficiency and coordination by visualizing workflows and automating tasks with our workflow template. Generate collaboration, streamline processes, and drive project success with Jira's intuitive board view.
  • Task management: Efficiently organize and prioritize tasks with our task management template. Customize workflows, assign tasks, and track progress seamlessly within Jira's flexible board view.
  • Project board: Streamline tasks and facilitate transparent communication with our project board template.
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List

Streamline task management and document approval processes with our list view. Whether tracking individual tasks or managing document workflows, this template offers a simple yet effective way to stay organized and productive. Collaborate on multiple projects, track revisions, and ensure timely approvals—all within Jira's flexible list view.

  • Task tracking: Streamline task management and enhance team productivity with our task tracking template. Organize tasks, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress with real-time updates—all within Jira's flexible list view.
  • Document approval: Expedite document workflows and ensure timely approvals with our document approval template. Facilitate collaboration, track revisions, and streamline approval processes– all powered by Jira's seamless document management capabilities.
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Timeline

Visualize your project journey and plan for success with our timeline view templates. From mapping out project milestones to outlining agile sprints, these templates offer a dynamic way to manage timelines and track progress. Keep stakeholders informed, adapt to changes swiftly, and drive project success, all powered by Jira's planning features.

  • Project management: Seamlessly coordinate and manage project activities from start to finish with our project management template. Thanks to Jira's collaborative capabilities, you can visualize project timelines, allocate resources, and keep stakeholders informed every step of the way.
  • Project roadmap: Our project roadmap template drives project success by creating clear goals and efficient timelines. Align teams, track milestones, and swiftly adapt to changes within Jira's dynamic environment.
  • Agile roadmap: Embrace agile methodologies and better manage projects or product releases with our agile roadmap template. Plan sprints, prioritize tasks, and foster team collaboration, empowered by Jira's agile-friendly features.
  • Project schedule: Simplify project timelines and ensure smooth execution with our project schedule template. Effortlessly create and manage schedules, assign tasks, and monitor progress, leveraging Jira's robust project management capabilities.
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Issues

Streamline issue tracking and resolution with our issues view templates. Whether monitoring project performance or managing bug reports, these templates offer a centralized hub for capturing, prioritizing, and resolving issues. Keep stakeholders informed, track progress, and drive continuous improvement—all within Jira's integrated issue management features.

  • Project report: Gain valuable insights into project performance and make data-driven decisions with our project report template. Track key metrics, analyze trends, and generate comprehensive reports within Jira's robust reporting capabilities.
  • Bug report: Streamline issue reporting and accelerate resolution times with our bug report template. Capture, prioritize, and track bugs effectively within Jira's collaborative environment.
  • Issue log: Improve issue tracking and resolution processes with our issue log template. Log, monitor, and resolve issues efficiently while keeping stakeholders informed throughout the entire lifecycle using Jira's integrated issue management features.
  • Issue tracker: Enhance issue tracking and ensure accountability with our issue tracker template. Capture, assign, and track issues in real time, empowering teams to collaborate effectively and deliver results, supported by Jira's comprehensive tracking capabilities.
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Backlog

Optimize agile workflows and prioritize tasks with our backlog view templates. Whether managing sprint backlogs or prioritizing user stories, these templates offer a streamlined way to plan, track, and deliver work incrementally. Keep teams aligned, adapt to changing priorities, and drive value with Jira's agile-friendly backlog view templates.

  • Sprint backlog: Our sprint backlog template helps agile teams manage sprints more effectively. Prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and track progress sprint-by-sprint, utilizing Jira's agile-friendly backlog view.
  • Scrum backlog: Streamline agile workflows and optimize task management with our Scrum backlog template. Plan, prioritize, and deliver value incrementally with Jira's flexible backlog view.
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Powerful task management

Our features enable you to keep detailed records so your team always has the context they need. Set subtasks, due dates, and priorities with ease. 

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Easy prioritization

In the board, you can quickly view the status of your issues and prioritize what needs to be done.

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Integrated reporting

Use the integrated reports and dashboard to help you stay on top of your backlog and analyze issues.

How to get started with the project management template

This template uses Jira to help your team plan, collaborate, and execute projects.

Add your to-do items
  

You can choose whether to use the list, board, or calendar view to add items to your to-do list. Keep it simple or get as granular as you want with attachments, priorities, labels, and more.

Add start and due dates
  

You can set start dates and due dates to your work items. This gives you visibility over work on your calendar and timeline, ensuring no work slips through the cracks.

Assign team members
  

Link team members to each task, so each person knows what they're responsible for.

Prioritize and organize view
  

You can quickly sort your to-do list by priority to help you tackle your highest priority items first and stay on top of your most important tasks.

Automate work
  

Wherever possible, let the robots do the work. Set up simple no-code automations to keep work aligned, create reminders, and connect tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, and more.

Ready to use this template?

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