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Join the dynamic 'Manufacturing - IT' department at Georgia-Pacific LLC (GP) as an IT Product Owner, a pivotal role within the 'Environmental, Health & Safety' (EHS.) IT department. Georgia-Pacific is seeking a skilled IT Product Owner to join our team, with a specific focus on Environmental capabilities.

At Georgia Pacific/ KOCH., we believe that a high-performing organization is built upon a strong foundation of values, clear principles, and a commitment to excellence. Our management philosophy, Principle-Based Management, is at the core of everything we do. We invite motivated and talented individuals to join us in applying the 5 Dimensions to foster a dynamic and successful work environment.

LOCATION: ATLANTA, GA

Our Team

The Product Owner will be responsible for driving the strategy of a span technical capabilities (products) that advantage MFG Environmental outcomes. The IT Product Owner will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, developers, designers, and partner stakeholders; to ensure value is collected.

What You Will Do

• Deliver high quality product increments aligned with business stakeholders' expectations.
• Partner with Environmental stakeholders to understand goals and translate them into actionable product strategies and requirements. Deconstruct complex problems into value-added opportunities for the product.
• Author user stories, acceptance criteria using market methodologies (Gerken, etc.
• Create integrated product roadmap based on strategy, technology, to achieve superior returns.
• Define and prioritize the product features, author user stories for DevOps
• Onboard new resources (Business or technical) with regards to product strategy and work process.
• Lead strategy, design, planning, refinement, demonstration, and other events to ensure outcomes are understood, challenged, assessed, and delivered.
• Collaborate with the development team and Scrum Master to resolve any issues or challenges that might affect the team's performance, quality, or delivery.
• Act as a strategic liaison between business stakeholders and development teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the development process.
• Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends and alternatives to ensure the product remains innovative and competitive.
• Monitor and analyze product usage data to identify areas for improvement, optimization, and alignment with Customer, Technology outcomes.
• Manage product releases, coordinate user acceptance testing, and ensure smooth deployment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across a geographically dispersed team.
• Experience in facilitating sessions and workshops to develop and align product strategy and design.
• Capability in creating and executing technology product strategies, including aspects related to applications, data, and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Agile practices in roles such as Product Owner or Scrum Master.
• Proficiency in using tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps to manage project demands and backlog tasks.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working with (prior experience with systems administration, systems strategy, systems support) Compliance, Health and Safety or Environmental systems (Incident Mgmt, Action Plans, etc.)
• Experience working with (prior experience with systems administration, systems strategy, systems support) Manufacturing Systems (MES, CMMS, etc.)
• Familiarity with Environmental Permitting or Compliance obligations

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based

packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30, 000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu ).