Associate Director, KCP Strategy at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Roswell, Georgia

Job Description:

Associate Director, KCP Strategy

Job Description

Reporting to the Global Head of KCP Strategy, this role supports orchestrating the collective strategic KCP agenda with a primary focus on the program design and management of key transformation projects and Global Priority Initiatives. The role is responsible for managing and coordinating key initiatives that enable implementation of our Growth Agenda, OGSiM and ongoing business delivery through the KCP Operating System. In addition, the role provides a range of support to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Global Leadership Team.

Role Accountabilities

The position will be responsible for:

Strategic Project Ownership: Program Design, Implementation and Change Management; Global Leadership Forums; Global Facilities Planning for the Future; Projects as identified through OGSiM/Growth Agenda or part of the KC transformation Missions/Battles.

Priorities and Initiative Tracking: Build and track enablement plans with the GLT; OGSiM and Growth Agenda development and tracking.

Operating System: Play a lead role in the deployment and management of the KCP Operating System. 

Strategy and Analysis: Analyze data for delivery of strategic projects via partnering with leaders across the enterprise; Interpret results from multiple project components and translate these finding into clear and compelling recommendations and solutions. Conduct interviews, lead brainstorming sessions, find critical business information, and help business leaders develop innovative approaches to their business.

Global Leadership Team: Ensure that meeting agendas represent the key initiatives that reflect the overall priorities of the business; collect, prepare and distribute appropriate briefing materials; document decisions and action items and ensure timely follow up.

We will be open to your ideas

If you have suggestions that you think would be helpful and could improve your work experience, we’re open to hearing them. Many of the most practical and creative improvements have come from people who are the most closely involved day-to-day in the task. We appreciate our diverse staff for the skills and unique perspectives they contribute to decisions. In our inclusive environment, everyone’s voice is heard, everyone is welcomed and respected, and everyone enjoys opportunities for advancement.

Functional/Business Skills

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including sound PowerPoint / deck-writing experience; capable of catering a message appropriately for a given audience.




• Structured Problem Solving: Brings structure and creativity to ambiguous problems.




• Demonstrated ability to inspire trust, to influence others, and to promote collaboration across functions.




• Program and project management leadership for large, complex, cross-functional, global initiatives.




• Proven analytical and quantitative skills and the ability to independently generate strategic insights from data. Very fluent in Excel.




• Excellent detail orientation combined with the ability to keep things on track, while still maintain the quality of working relationships; effective time management.




• Capable of providing thought leadership.




• Comfortable with pushing on conventional wisdom and having a solid point of view; willing to take the initiative and offer creative solutions; proven trouble hooting skills.




• Agile and Versatile: Demonstrated track record of success working in a fast-paced setting.




• exceptional communication skills – capable of assisting and preparing materials and messaging that represent the President and the business clearly and effectively.

Essential Knowledge/ Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering or a related quantitative field. MBA or advance degree preferred.




• 10+ years experience in increasingly broader roles with demonstrated track record of achievement and growth in leadership.•Experience leading complex, global, transformational, enterprise-wide initiatives, and seeing initiatives all the way through execution.




• Experience working in the context of a large, complex, global organization where working across boundaries and leading through influence are keys to success

Find out how good it feels to work in a supportive environment

The people who work at our organization have pep in their step when they come to work — some even before they’ve had their coffee!  Morale is high. How could it be otherwise when people cooperate and come together to win. Management leads by example, recognizing and rewarding your best efforts. In our diverse workplace, everyone is appreciated for who they are as well as what they contribute. It’s easy to succeed when you enjoy your work, and when your workplace is glad to have you.

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work.  If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark. 

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in K-C’s sole discretion.

Primary Location

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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