Lead Product Owner -DTS EDM at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Roswell, Georgia

Job Description:

Lead Product Owner -DTS EDM

Job Description

Through collaboration, you can turn good ideas into great outcomes

You’re a leader who believes that it often takes a variety of viewpoints to reach more informed outcomes. You’re energized by open dialogue and collaborative brainstorming, and you bring that enthusiasm to your team. We appreciate your ability to stimulate new thinking, knowing that different perspectives can lead to exciting outcomes for all. Let’s talk about how we can work together.

SUMMARY
The Product Owner Lead in the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Organization, would be responsible for owning Solution Scope, MVP, Prioritization, Phases and Solution fitment across multiple tracks of Master Data. You will be leading a team of Product Owners for respective MD Tracks, will engage with Business / Functional Stakeholders and liaison with Delivery team to facilitate / document Functional Specification documents, provide sign-offs, define required Gate criteria. The role would act as a conduit between the Business / Business Services Organizations and the Technology Delivery Teams.

ROLE ACCOUTABILITIES:

·       Establish a strong engagement network with Business, data leads and Business Services Stakeholders, to deliver on the Collaboration Platforms of Multiple MD Tracks, across all regions and businesses of K-C

·       Lead team of product owners, one from each domain.

·       Work closely with Delivery managers and Delivery team to facilitate execution of planned projects.

·       Collaborate with Regional CIOs and IT business partners and define priorities of assignments.

·       Active participation and lead design of S/4 HANA EDM journey

·       Accountable to Lead complete Product owner’s team to define forward looking EDM Strategy for each domain.

·       Accountable for End-to-End Solution, Strategy and Success of Objectives and Milestones.

·       Lead Workshops various Business Engagement Programs, bringing together key stakeholders of the respective MD Tracks. 

·       Responsible for closing Key Business Solution Decisions for respective tracks.

·       Align with Business Operations Leaders to establish a Globally Harmonized Process Flow and Ways of Working for Master Data Governance and CRUD Management Frameworks.

·       Lead the solution confirmation for a Globally aligned Collaborative Enrichment &Hierarchy Management Platforms space – as per requirements, for each MD Domain in scope.

·       Facilitate the Standardization of Data Model, ensuring fit-for-purpose Data Integration between Golden Data source and Downstream systems, for all MD Objects and relevant reference data.

·       Facilitate the team of Product Owners in translation of Requirements into Functional Scope and Technical Deliverables.

·       Collaborate and arrive at a Project Plan with Key Milestones.  Identify Priority of requirements and arrive at MVP and Backlogs, along with corresponding Release Plans.

·       Maintain a People Map and Establish Active Network of Engagement with Users, Stakeholders, Service Providers / Vendors, GBS, Data Leads and Sponsors for MD Objects. 

·       Ensure robust and timely engagement with all key stakeholders, focusing on current and future needs of business.

·       Proactively lead Pre-Mortem Exercises to pre-empt and mitigate blockers.

·       Closely work with Delivery Management Team to provide Functional and Business-relevant inputs during Conceptualization and Design phases.

·       Own Functional / Requirement Documentation and facilitate translation of the same to corresponding Technical Delivery Specs.

·       Support and guide Product Owners to ensure strong Testing Documentation, including Test Cases, Finding Docs and Fix Notes.

·       Define Gate Strategy and corresponding Gating Criteria, along with corresponding sign off authorities.

·       Organize and Leverage team of POs to lead various Testing Cycles, engage with Test Users, facilitate bug logging, track resolution and facilitate Signoffs of Stage Gates.

·       Define product and platform strategy for EDM in collaboration with Architects , Enterprise Architects and SAP / Syniti / Stibo and other vendors .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education required/ preferred:

A Bachelor’s in a related field is required.  A Master’s Degree is preferred but not required.

Experience:

·       8+ years of experience with strong Business Engagement, SME Team Management and Process Governance

·       8+ years of experience with large Implementation Journeys (Greenfield / Brownfield) in Master Data Transformation(S/4), Conversion activities is expected.

·       8+ years of experience with multiple Master Data Governance and CRUD Processes and Best Practices

·       8+ years of experience in Data Management and Data Strategy Development with IT Business Partners.

·       8+ years of experience in CPG Industry is required

·       8+ years of experience of leading a team of senior Functional Experts and working in collaboration with multiple business / functional and technology architecture counterparts, as an MD Business Function Analyst.

·       Proven knowledge of Data Governance, Data Lineage, Data Quality Management and Lifecycle Management experience is required

·       5+ years of experience with vendor management and leading big transformation programs

 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

·       Master Data Business Process Analysis and Process Harmonization

Knowledge / experience with Collaboration Capabilities and Customized Solutioning is an added advantage.  Functional and Technical Understanding with hands-on experience of Master Data Governance Tools and Technologies (SAP S/4 and non-SAP) is highly preferred

·       Hierarchy Management and Solutions Design

·       Self-Driven and Business Benefit Focused – ability to work on a broad guideline and framework to bring in impactful solutions.

·       Strong influencing skills and thought leadership to drive the Master Data agenda in a cross functional environment (key expectation to drive the Master data architecture amidst the S/4 solution design / confirmation)

·       Ability to facilitate the design of the End to End solution for specific areas, like, MD Governance, Hierarchy Management, Business Process Orchestration etc.

·       Structured Business Engagement Skills, to lead and facilitate focused interactions with SMEs, BPs and Business Process / Data Owners

·       Capability to Champion a business case driven process to define business analytic solutions.

·       Strong Analytical capabilities – drive Data Harmonization and Standardization Deliverables

Good understanding of Hierarchy Models and Reference Data Models

·       Appreciation of working with multiple regions (APAC, LAO, NA and EMEA) is strongly preferred

·       Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation skills and interpersonal skills along with demonstrated ability working with global and cross-functional teams

WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel may include approximately 25% of work time. Travel may include travel via aircrafts and motor vehicles to various locations, if applicable.

We go the extra mile — and it takes us light years ahead

Is it your nature to do more than the expected to make a positive and lasting impression? Do you aim to keep that enthusiasm going strong in people you manage? It’s the much-appreciated extras in our customer-focused approach that make us stand out. The positive spirit and talent of managers like you help keep us exceeding expectations.  Join a welcoming, diverse environment that recognizes individuals for their unique efforts and accomplishments. 

Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe. 

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.

With an inclusive culture, our employees – and the original thinking they bring to Kimberly-Clark – make us stronger.  EOE disability/vet.

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.

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

USA-TX-Dallas, USA-WI-Neenah

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Salary:

$10,000.00

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