IT Sr. Manager - Program Management Office (PMO)

WestRock Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training opportunities

Attractive salary

Corporate culture based on integrity and excellence

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Senior Manager for the Program Management Office to oversee an ERP Modernization project. You will lead program governance, manage financials, and ensure successful implementation across North American facilities.

With more than 5 years of project management experience and strong communication skills, you will collaborate with business leaders and IT to drive modernization efforts. The role offers an attractive salary and numerous development opportunities in a global packaging company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project/program management experience with 2+ in ERP deployment.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (PMBOK, Waterfall, Agile).
• Proven experience maturing or leading a PMO.

Responsibilities

• Lead program governance, roadmap development and executive reporting.
• Oversee risk management and readiness assessments.
• Manage program financials including budgets and variance reporting.

Skills

Project/program management experience

Knowledge of PM methodologies

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in MS Project

Proficiency in Smartsheet

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Job description

Our technology organization is transforming how we work at Smurfit Westrock. We align with our businesses to deliver innovative solutions that:

• Address specific business challenges, integrate processes, and create great experiences
• Connect our work to shared goals that propel Smurfit Westrock forward in the Digital Age
• Imagine how technology can advance the way we work by using disruptive technology

We are looking for forward-thinking technologists who can accelerate our focus areas, such as building stronger foundational technology capabilities, reducing complexity, employing digital transformation concepts, and leveraging disruptive technology.

The Opportunity

Smurfit WestRock has embarked on an ERP Modernization project for its NA Consumer division. As the Senior Manager of the Program Management Office, you will oversee delivery standards, program governance, financial alignment, and deployment execution for modernization efforts across 36 North American production facilities. You will partner closely with business leaders, IT, plant teams, and vendor partners to ensure consistent, measurable progress and successful implementation of the ePS Packaging Suite.

Position Summary

Title – Senior Manager, Program Management Office

How you will impact WestRock

• Lead program governance, roadmap development, KPI tracking, and executive reporting
• Oversee risk management, readiness assessments, and dependency tracking for each facility deployment
• Manage program financials, consolidating budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting
• Mentor project managers and elevate PMO standards
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, plant operations, and vendor partners
• Represent the program in executive presentations and cross-functional forums

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project/program management experience with 2+ in ERP deployment
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (PMBOK, Waterfall, Agile)
• Proven experience maturing or leading a PMO
• Strong communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management
• Proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint

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