Where you will work

Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) is a publicly held company that produces bleached paperboard used by quality-conscious printers and packaging converters. In addition, the Company is a premier supplier of private brand tissue to major retailers, including grocery, drug, mass merchants, and discount stores. Clearwater Paper's employees build shareholder value by developing strong relationships through quality and service.

Clearwater Paper is proud to embrace a remote workforce model for specific positions. Our Company has proven success with remote roles while maintaining a collaborative and supportive work environment. We use effective communication tools to foster teamwork and collaboration. This role requires minimal travel (25% or less) to one of Clearwater Paper's locations.

What you will do

Functional Support

• Partner closely with key stakeholders and our Data Analytics and Master Data Team to develop and maintain the product roadmaps and ensure alignment with cost/value propositions, business strategy, and technical imperatives
• Work with business partners to define and document requirements in the form of user stories, actionable tasks, and define acceptance criteria and prioritization.
• Own, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog for assigned products
• Demonstrate product and process improvement outcomes to stakeholders
• Organize and facilitate technical discussions with the Data Analytics and Master Data Team as part of articulating and refining requirements

Analysis and Support

• Collaborate with teams across IT and various business functions on best practices in developing a culture of high-performance
• Provide support to Director of Business Engagement and Director of Data Analytics and Master Data
• Become fully immersed with the Data Analytics and Master Data Team and be an active participant in team activities
• Lead and participate in change management efforts to continuously improve existing processes surrounding demand management, product development, and project management activities

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Strong understanding of critical financial business metrics; ability to develop and leverage data to quantitatively and analytically make business decisions and take smart risks
• Solid grasp of manufacturing processes and how IT systems, infrastructure, and data support and optimize those processes
• Able to think strategically and act tactically
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed and highly collaborative environment to influence change and core processes
• High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset
• Optimistically looks toward the future for opportunities to innovate and improve
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); leading and presenting complex materials for various audiences
• Demonstrated experience in leading a diverse team- setting vision, strategy, tactics, and delivery.
• Demonstrated strong change management skills; aligning and bringing others along
• Proficiency in the use of analytic tools

What you will need

• High School Graduate or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
• Minimum two years of proven experience as an IT/Data Product Owner or similar role
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and their interaction with IT systems
• Minimum two years of Agile, preferably Scrum, experience
• Experience in Manufacturing environments a plus
• Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) is preferred
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, Jira, or other Agile/Scrum platforms
• Proven experience with SQL, Power BI, Excel, and SSRS tools
• Understanding of Machine Learning Algorithms and Data Sciences technics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong organizational, communication, and team logistics skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Strong analytical skills, planning skills, and ability to prioritize work effectively
• Office environment
• Some travel required up to 25%
• Extended periods viewing computer monitor

Total Reward Details:
We're committed to providing an exceptional workplace experience, including a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience among other factors. Benefits are generally available after 30 days and include medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and 401k plan. Paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.

Clearwater Paper does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.