Portfolio Leader - Software Engineering

Georgia-Pacific (GP) is among the world's leading manufacturers of bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, office papers, cellulose, specialty fibers, nonwoven fabrics, building products and related chemicals. Our building products business makes DensGlass gypsum board often seen in commercial construction, DryPly plywood and RESI-MIX wood adhesives, among others. Our containerboard and packaging business offers high-end graphic packaging to bulk bins as well as Golden Isles fluff pulp. You may also recognize consumer brands like Angel Soft, Brawny, and Dixie on retail shelves and enMotion towels, Compact bath tissue and SmartStock cutlery dispensers when you are away from home. Our GP Harmon business is one of the world's largest recyclers of paper, metal and plastics. As a Koch Company, we create long-term value using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA., we employ approximately 35,000 people. For more information, visit www.gp.com .

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LOCATION: ATLANTA, GA

NO H1B

What You Will Do

GP is seeking a Portfolio Manager to fill a key position as a member of the Software Engineering & Integration team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working within a very dynamic, cross functional team where they are expected to use their initiative, judgment, and sense of urgency to successfully forecast and execute resource plans. A strong performer in this role will effectively apply our culture and PBM management philosophy to excel at:

• Create tools and processes that enable the Portfolio Management practice for SE&I and integration with other IT functions.
• Help shape the future roadmap of technology projects for SE&I that enable value-creation for GP.
• Institute quarterly planning processes for all SE&I capabilities and consolidate roadmap definition practices.
• Work with the SE&I Leadership team to enhance existing planning and execution processes, utilizing Agile Lifecycle management tooling to drive prioritization and decision-making.
• Lead regular portfolio intake, prioritization and resourcing conversations, leading and guiding IT and business leaders through the venture summary and decision-making processes for new demands, ensuring strategic and resource alignment across the SE&I teams.
• Manages the SE&I Enterprise Project Portfolio via progress reporting and milestones, escalating risks and issues as identified and tracking portfolio performance as well as opportunities for optimization.
• Track and report on planned, actual and projected portfolio value generation and contribution to the organizational results, ensuring the team is focused on high-value work and driving superior returns.
• Conduct reviews quarterly with senior IT Leaders and other relevant stakeholders to validate and assess the project portfolio, including planned and ongoing initiatives.
• Partners with other Portfolio Managers at Georgia-Pacific, collaborating to coordinate demands across teams and establishing common processes and practices.
• Be an active coach for SE&I Leaders on Portfolio Management, collaborating with them to execute the Portfolio Management functions and developing training programs targeted at key functions that enable the capability.
• Act as the Planview administrator and SME for SE&I.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience managing Software Engineering projects and programs.
• Experience in Portfolio Management systems such as Planview and Work Management tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Experience participating in or implementing Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiar with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of products, including Outlook, Teams, Excel and Copilot.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Familiarity with Project and Program financial concepts such as NPV, tracking capital vs operational expenses, etc.
• Experience developing and managing processes to effectively manage global teams with flexible capacity.
• Experience utilizing data from Portfolio Management, Demand Forecasting, and other tools to make strategic prioritization and staffing decisions.
• Project Management, Scrum Master, SAFe, or other relevant certifications.
• Solid understanding of Software Engineering techniques, methodologies and best practices.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.