Manager, Project Management - IT PMO

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

 

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The Global Corporate Manager – IT Program Management Office (PMO) is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for creating, sustaining, implementing, and driving efficient and effective portfolio management processes in support of business objectives. This role will be partner with leaders and stakeholders from both IT and the business to ensure proper coordination and execution of activities related to the delivery of technology. Responsibilities include oversight of multiple projects within the overall global IT portfolio, including direction of the IT PMO organization’s support of projects from proposal origination to project closure; managing governance around Intake processes; including project escalations. This position requires strong relationship management skills and significant collaboration with cross-functional departments within the company to influence and resolve issues timely and effectively.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Principal Duties and Responsibilities: five to eight key responsibilities/activities for which the position is accountable:

 

• Develop, manage and mentor IT Project Managers by providing clear direction to achieve goals, creating an environment that fosters team commitment and employee engagement.
• Manage external project managers in the context of PMO and project delivery.
• Ensure PMO managed projects are on-track by keeping apprised on project process, serving as an escalation point and removing obstacles.
• Participates in the development of tools, standards and methodology i.e. project management templates and training material
• Coordinate project management activities of Managed Service Providers
• Develop and foster relationships with business partners, portfolio leaders, project managers, portfolio stakeholders, and external partners.
• Support project intake process, vetting and prioritization processes within each portfolio, and across portfolios as needed.
• Promote IT framework, governance, and processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization including senior leaders.
• Make the complex seem less complex as a consensus builder and brings people and teams together. Is able to calm tense situations by bringing clarity and organization to