Multi-project tracking made easy with Enhanced Search

Managing multiple projects with overlapping tasks and dependencies is a significant challenge for project managers, especially when it requires cross-referencing information across teams.

Multi-project tracking

Explore the challenges of multi-project tracking.

Optimise your workflow

How to automate dependency tracking using Enhanced Search.

The challenge of multi-project tracking

Delivering projects on time often hinges on effectively managing interdependencies and blockers. Using advanced JQL functions like linkedIssuesOf in Enhanced Search for Jira Cloud can streamline this process, saving you hours of manual work.

Scenario: projects Apollo and Zephyr

Consider two projects:

Project Apollo: Developing a personalised AI recommendation engine.

Project Zephyr: Enhancing the backend API for real-time data sync.

These projects have dependencies; Apollo’s engine relies on Zephyr’s API, while delays in Zephyr can impact Apollo. It is therefore crucial to quickly identify any blockers.

Solution: Enhanced Search for cross-project blockers

Enhanced Search can be used to automate dependency tracking. Use the linkedIssuesOf JQL function to help you find issues blocked by unresolved tasks in other projects.

Here’s a useful query you can try:

issueFunction in linkedIssuesOf("project = Zephyr AND status != Done", "blocks") AND project = Apollo AND resolution IS EMPTY

This query identifies unresolved tasks in Apollo blocked by Zephyr, allowing you to address blockers efficiently.

Benefits of using Enhanced Search

Instant visibility: Quickly see all unresolved blockers without switching between boards.

Proactive management: Prioritise and address delays early to keep projects on track.

Efficient workflow: Automate manual processes, freeing you to focus on higher-level tasks.

Simplify your workflow

Enhanced Search in Jira Cloud helps project managers quickly identify and resolve blockers, streamlining cross-project tracking. By leveraging powerful JQL queries, you can optimise your workflow and ensure smooth project progress with less effort.