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WestRock Company

I.T Technology Leadership Development Program

WestRock Company, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Description & Requirements

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. Learn more at www.Smurfit Westrock.com.

IT Solutions - Technology Leadership Development Program – Atlanta, GA

Career Opportunity

The Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) is a two-year leadership rotational program comprised of 12-month and 6-month assignments. The TLDP is designed to develop future IT Solutions leaders. As an IT Technology Leadership Analyst, you will be a part of a full-time intensive program with an opportunity to start your career in one of the following tracks: Project Management, Business Process & Relationship Management, Data & Analytics, Information Security, Software Engineering, and Digital Acceleration. Program benefits include, but are not limited to, exposure to IT Solutions functions, engagement with senior leadership, technical and professional development, mentorship, and other events (team building, leadership, and volunteering). After successful program completion, we will support you in looking for your permanent functional role based on performance, career interest, and business needs.

What You Need To Succeed

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Business Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Business Analysis / Analytics, Human-Computer Interaction

Minimum 3.25 GPA Preferred

Relevant experience including internships, co-op assignments and leadership roles a plus

Strong interest in technology, innovation and working in a fast-paced, global organization

Knowledge of IT systems, specifications, networks, and computer systems

Strong analytic/problem-solving skills, attention to detail, passion for improvement, and desire to work in a team/collaborative environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Strong leadership, prioritization, and organizational skills

Ability to quickly adapt to change, multi-task and prioritize multiple projects

Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Project Planning And Management Skills Preferred

Willingness to work in Atlanta, GA, and work in or travel to manufacturing / production environments

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock across the IT Solutions organization

The Technology Leadership Development Program consists of several tracks but not limited to: Project Management, Business Process & Relationship Management, Data & Analytics, Information Security, Software Engineering, and Digital Acceleration. Depending on your track, responsibilities may include:

Project Management : Project Planning & Execution, Risk & Issue Management, Resource & Budget Management, Change Control, Stakeholder Management, Meeting Facilitation, Team Collaboration, Presentation Skills. Exposure to project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow). Use of data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel dashboards). Understanding IT delivery frameworks — Agile, Scrum, and ITIL basics. Governance tools for tracking scope, change requests, and approvals.

Program, Business Process & Relationship Management : Assist with business relationship management, gather requirements with stakeholders, help aggregate and prioritize roadmaps; work with master data for metrics and reporting; assist with migration of reports and building catalogs for data lake enablement; assist with project management activities on major initiatives.

Data & Analytics : Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods; analyze large data sets using Python, R, IBM SPSS Modeler; build data sets to create predictive algorithms; deploy models in production; identify data needs for modeling; develop executive dashboards and reports; support analytics strategy projects.

Information Security : Support awareness materials, risk management activities, security metrics and dashboards, user access review documentation for SOX compliance, third-party security assessments, security architecture reviews, and security monitoring support; participate in Identity and Access management activities; coordinate initiatives across the Information Security team.

Software Engineering : Learn agile development ceremonies, engage with Product Owners, UI/UX, DevOps, and QA; create technical specifications; provide mentorship; stay current with tools and processes; oversee integration, testing, and deployment; coding is expected.

Digital Acceleration : Focus on technical solutions to business problems; understand business unit opportunities, refine ideas, develop roadmaps, test and deliver solutions, assist with change management and requirements gathering. Candidates may be assigned to an existing acceleration project or lead their own.

Additional details

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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