WestRock Company · 1 month ago
Global Program Manager
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSmurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The Global Program Manager is responsible for orchestrating and driving large-scale, cross-regional initiatives, ensuring alignment and delivery excellence across the enterprise.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Strategically lead multiple global programs, aligning regional delivery teams and ensuring business unit needs are integrated into end-to-end outcomes
Act as the executive-facing lead for major global initiatives, representing Infrastructure & Service with senior business stakeholders and IT leadership
Develop and maintain program roadmaps, success metrics, and delivery strategies at the global and business unit level, ensuring measurable results
Integrate regional program activity into a cohesive global view, ensuring dependencies, risks, and milestones are proactively managed
Drive governance rigor and transparency through global reporting, standardized dashboards, and timely executive updates
Oversee financial management of programs, consolidating regional budgets and forecasts into global rollups with accountability to stakeholders
Foster collaboration across regions by partnering with product owners, program/project managers, and technical leads to resolve conflicts and optimize delivery
Mentor and guide program and project managers within the regions, promoting consistency, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement
Champion agility, accountability, and outcomes across PPD, embedding best practices into how we deliver at a global scale
Qualification
Required
7–10 years of progressive experience in IT program and portfolio management with global/regional scope
Strong track record leading large-scale infrastructure or enterprise IT programs, including networking and modernization initiatives
Strong understanding of program and project management disciplines, including Agile, hybrid, and traditional delivery models
Hands-on experience with ServiceNow for portfolio/program management and reporting
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders with confidence and clarity
Exceptional ability to navigate complex interdependencies across technology, business, and geographic boundaries
Strong financial management skills, with experience owning and managing multi-million-dollar budgets
Ability to travel internationally as needed to support program delivery and executive engagement
Based locally in Atlanta (USA), Liverpool (UK), or Breda (NL)
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business, or related field
Preferred
Credentialed in one or more program/project management disciplines (PMP, PgMP, Prince2)
Certified in Agile or Lean methodologies (e.g., PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe SPC)
Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM practices and enterprise portfolio governance
Experience with ALM and reporting tools such as Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or equivalent
Proven ability to integrate Agile delivery with enterprise PMO frameworks
Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for developing and mentoring teams
Benefits
Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity, & respect.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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