WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock\u2019s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Learn more at [1] www.westrock.com. Our technology organization is transforming how we work at 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 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. Title: Sr Project Manager - Houston, TX The opportunity: This Senior Project Manager will oversee and drive the delivery of our distribution business technology and digital programs/projects. This role aligns delivery under our Enterprise Program Management Office (PMO) and Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices, including any or all aspects of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, closing, and managing projects using different development methods (Agile, Waterfall, etc). The Senior Project Manager forms a collaborative relationship with both business and IT project stakeholders, partnering to resolve project-related decisions, risks, and issues; providing project status updates; and establishing and maintaining project-related financials, inclusive of third-party vendor/consulting management. The senior project manager will facilitate the information flow between project team members, management, vendors, and other project stakeholders. How you will impact WestRock: * Manage and drive resolution for decisions, action items, issues, risks, and project changes using appropriate and agreed-upon processes and tools established within the ePMO and IT organization. Escalate to management as needed. * Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including resources, timeframes, and budgets for tasks holding resources (internal, third-party, external) accountable for delivery * Use project management tools to monitor working hours, budget/spending, plans, risks/issues/changes, and benefits * Serve as the point of contact and effectively create and communicate project progress, problems, and solutions to all team members, sponsors, key stakeholders, and PMO * Develop and maintain collaborative, respectful relationships with the project delivery team, third-party vendor(s), project stakeholders, sponsors, and leadership What you need to succeed: * 7-10 years of experience in project/program management, including software/system project experience * Experience guiding and influencing cross-functional, virtually-based teams with varied SLDC experience * Proficient with multiple SDLCs (ex. Waterfall, Agile-Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Six Sigma) * Experience with tools used for project management (MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow PPM, Clarity, etc.) * Experience with full lifecycle implementation for distribution-related ERP (e.g. Enterprise 8, Oracle, SAP) systems * Proficient in using O365 Microsoft Office Suite, especially Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word * Time management skills, especially familiarity with calendar management and goal-setting 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 daily work. WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans. References Visible links 1. http://www.westrock.com 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 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.