Technical Program Manager

Overview Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our dynamic team. As a TPM, you will lead and manage complex technical projects and programs from inception to delivery, working closely with cross‑functional teams including engineering, product management, operations, and stakeholders. You will be responsible for driving alignment, tracking progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely and successful delivery of projects that meet both business and technical objectives. Location This is a hybrid role based out of our GP Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Our Team This role is part of the IT Business Office within the Agile Delivery Management group. You will collaborate with a team of Technical Program Managers (TPMs) and Scrum Masters, supporting a variety of initiatives across the GP IT organization. The team is engaged in driving agile delivery, improving processes, and enabling successful execution of key technology projects. What You Will Do Lead and manage end‑to‑end delivery of complex technical programs and projects focused on AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI, taking on full project management responsibilities and ensuring alignment with business goals Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to guide cross‑functional teams Coordinate with engineering, product, design, QA, and operations teams to define technical requirements and establish clear milestones Drive the execution of projects, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and quality standards Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular status updates and managing expectations Identify potential risks, issues, and blockers, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery Facilitate Scrum meetings, cross‑team collaboration, and decision‑making processes Track program health, including key metrics such as timelines, budget, and resource allocation Continuously improve internal processes and workflows to streamline project execution and enhance team productivity Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Experience leading large‑scale, complex initiatives with multiple workstreams, driving end‑to‑end delivery across engineering, product, and business teams with interdependent timelines and priorities Experience owning delivery end‑to‑end, ensuring technical initiatives are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget while managing competing demands Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams through ambiguity and change, proactively resolving conflicts, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring consistent delivery momentum Experience building trusted relationships with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners, influencing priorities, aligning expectations, and driving shared outcomes Experience using analytical thinking to monitor program health, interpret delivery metrics, and make informed decisions that improve execution, predictability, and outcomes Experience and application of Agile methodologies/Scrum in real delivery environments, with proficiency in tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Trello to plan, track, and manage execution Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and modern system architectures, enabling effective collaboration with engineering teams and informed decision‑making in technical discussions Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship What Will Put You Ahead Experience with Generative AI use cases, including ethical considerations, best practices, and responsible AI deployment Experience in data processing, modeling, and movement, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code Experience with data processing, automation, and scripting, as well as data modeling for both Big Data and Small Data use cases Experience working with large‑scale distributed systems or enterprise‑level applications PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certifications Benefits Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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, aqui, or tu). #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Pacific