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Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Director, Software Engineering - Shared Services to lead the strategy, delivery, and support of enterprise platforms, integration and testing capabilities. This role is accountable for foundational technologies including AWS, Kubernetes, NATS, integration platforms (EDI, Mulesoft), and centralized testing services-all essential to the success of GP’s digital initiatives across all business segments.
The ideal candidate will excel at applying our Principle-Based Management (PBM®) philosophy and be comfortable leading highly dynamic, cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence and innovation through platform, integration, and testing services.
Location : This is an onsite role (3 days in office) based out of our Atlanta GP office.

WHO YOU ARE (BASIC QUALIFICATIONS)

• Proven foundational experience with cloud platforms (AWS), container orchestration (Kubernetes), messaging technologies (NATS), and integration platforms (EDI, Mulesoft)
• Proven leadership in building and scaling platform and integration capabilities for a large, distributed organization
• Demonstrated experience applying and/or implementing Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC
• Experience with global, distributed technical teams
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

WHO WE ARE

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

• Guide and enable each team member in the Shared Services organization to realize their potential and make their greatest contribution to the organization’s vision.
• Hire, develop, and retain employees who are motivated to contribute and who bring diverse aptitudes, strengths and passions to the team.
• Promote and apply the Principle Based Management culture within the team and organization.
• Drive the vision and roadmap for GP’s shared enterprise platforms and services, developing strategies for delivering robust, scalable solutions that enable internal and external business applications.
• Oversee the deployment, reliability, and continuous improvement of the enterprise platforms we maintain, such as Kubernetes, NATS, Grafana and other core platforms, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry best practices.
• Lead the delivery and support of integration capabilities (EDI, Mulesoft), collaborating with business and IT teams to enable seamless data exchange and process automation across GP’s ecosystem.
• Build and manage centralized testing services, promoting defect prevention, automated testing, supporting various GP application teams.
• Create a culture of ongoing optimization, regularly reviewing and enhancing processes and engineering practices applying economic thinking.
• Foster strategic partnerships with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and optimal tool acquisition.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging tech, driving innovation and transformation in platform operations, integration, and testing.
• Drive the adoption of GenAI tools within your capability, continuing to transform ways of working and driving productivity improvements.
• Collaborate and be a challenge partner with the other SE&I and IT Capabilities.