Sr. Project Manager
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Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
General Information
Job ID
ATR50035
Posting Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Locations
GA Atlanta Headquarters
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
31-Mar-2025
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Smurfit Westrock has embarked on a Planning Transformation initiative, a multi-year program aligned goals to become the world's best paper and packaging company. The Sr. Project Manager position is a part of our Digital Business Systems Transformation team responsible for the o9 Planning workstream.
This role will serve as a trusted partner, advisor and thought leader on the future state technology landscape (ERP and legacy systems environment), and systems implementation.
This position will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that timelines are met, budgets are managed, and the team and vendors are held accountable to deliver results. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about technology and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
Project Management
Team and Vendor Management
Process Improvement
Budget Management
What you need to succeed:
What We offer:
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Job ID
ATR50035
Posting Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Locations
GA Atlanta Headquarters
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
31-Mar-2025
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Smurfit Westrock has embarked on a Planning Transformation initiative, a multi-year program aligned goals to become the world's best paper and packaging company. The Sr. Project Manager position is a part of our Digital Business Systems Transformation team responsible for the o9 Planning workstream.
This role will serve as a trusted partner, advisor and thought leader on the future state technology landscape (ERP and legacy systems environment), and systems implementation.
This position will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that timelines are met, budgets are managed, and the team and vendors are held accountable to deliver results. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about technology and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
Project Management
- Manage all aspects of the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Ensure that project objectives are met within the specified time frame and budget.
- Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
Team and Vendor Management
- Hold team members and vendors accountable to project timelines and deliverables.
- Drive the onboarding and offboarding process for team members, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Foster a collaborative and productive working environment.
Process Improvement
- Lead efforts to capture best practices and lessons learned from each project cycle.
- Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery.
Budget Management
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that expenditures align with project goals.
- Monitor and control project costs to ensure financial objectives are met.
- Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on large scale projects or technology deployment.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is preferred.
- Entrepreneurial and a self-starter
What We offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.