Portfolio Leader - Software Engineering

at  GeorgiaPacific

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 .
To learn more about our culture, Principle-Based Management (PBM®), click here: https://principlebasedmanagement.com/ http://www.kochind.com/philosophy

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.

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.

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.