Sr. Director IT - Data and Analytics Delivery - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific (GP) is offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr Director of Delivery - Data & Analytics who will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution and delivery of data, data products, and front-end Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. This role will lead a team of delivery leaders, engineers, BI developers, and analysts to ensure the seamless delivery data initiatives that drive value for GP.

Our Team

The GP Data & Analytics team is focused on transforming how our business works by enabling more informed decisions faster across all our businesses and capabilities. Join our team and help us drive the transformation!

LOCATION: ATLANTA, GA (HYBRID)

NO H1B

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and manage an organization of 6 delivery leaders and 100 engineers, data architects, BI developers, and analysts to deliver data and analytics solutions at scale. Your primary role as a supervisor is to utilize our management philosophy, Principled Based Management , and apply the 5 Dimensions to build a high performing organization.
• Develop and execute the overall data and analytics delivery strategy in alignment with organizational goals that drive value for our businesses
• Define and prioritize the delivery roadmap for data products and BI solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the data and analytics function.
• Oversee multiple, concurrent data and BI projects ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery including establishing and managing timelines, resource allocation, and project risks for delivery across teams
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication and change management to meet business needs and expectations.
• Implement agile practices to enable flexible, iterative delivery and faster time to market
• Ensure data governance, security, and quality best practices are embedded in all delivery processes
• Collaborate with Data & Analytics and IT counterparts to ensure the operating model is well-defined and efficient
• Collaborate with product owners, data scientists, data governance teams, and business leaders to ensure alignment between data delivery and business objectives
• Partner with IT leadership to ensure data and analytics initiatives integrate seamlessly into broader IT infrastructure and align with enterprise architecture standards
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to advocate for data-driven decision-making across the organization
• Manage your teams financial plan, ensuring efficient use of resources to deliver business-critical data solutions applying our economic approach to resource planning and risk
• Work with external vendors and partners to augment internal teams as necessary

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in data and analytics roles with a proven track record in delivering large-scale data products and BI solutions OR experience in leadership role managing large, multi-disciplinary technology teams (engineers, developers, etc.).
• Experience in overseeing data warehousing, data engineering, and BI development projects, from conception to delivery is preferred.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data governance, and data management best practices is preferred.
• Experience working in Agile environments and delivering projects using Agile methodologies is preferred.
• Proven excellence in leadership, team management, and mentorship skills
• Strong project management abilities, with a demonstrated focus on delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and frameworks to effectively implement new capabilities.
• Advanced data analytics skills including statistical analysis, predictive, and machine learning.

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.