Project Leader

Job Description

Youre not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were out to create Better Care for a Better World and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here youll bring your professional expertise talent and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic ground-breaking this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

As the Project Leader you will provide Project and Initiative leadership for the Research & Development AFC Tampons Product Stewardship Team in Global Research & Development. You will be responsible for leading global projects of significant technical scope (sometimes simultaneously) including product development materials development process development and involves collaboration coordination and leadership with other functional team members (Marketing Finance Product Supply Engineering and Materials etc). You will also provide leadership to innovation programs supply continuity and cost saving programs across multiple regions.

In this role you will:

• Provide project leadership for programs of significant technical scope and complexity across multiple regions in technical leadership and BU leadership

• Lead a team of 8-15 R&E and cross functional project team members and also be able to drive efforts individually

• Leads the cross functional team through innovative processes to solve problems and leverage creative thinking to define new technical approaches

• Successfully deliver fast paced projects in a timely diligent and professional manner within defined scope schedule and resource authorization

• Coach and inspire others by managing technical and material development of team members within the projects

• Contribute to building and be a role model to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve and to achieve desired business results

• Lead efforts to coordinate and execute tampon innovation growth projects across global tampon manufacturing sites

• Carry out all work ensuring effective Safety and Quality practices and procedures.

• Seek recognize and define problems while leading cross functional teams to drive tampon innovation portfolio objectives forward

• Leverage project management tools such as LEAN principles 4-Step Problem solving sessions and rapid learning cycles

• Manage self in accordance with K-C Ways of working.

• Continued learning and coaching of project team members in the FDA regulated Class I and class II product development space

• Lead projects while adhering to design control procedure for class II medical device and bringing projects to design control governance leadership team for approval

• Lead project communications through e-mail project updates and formal management reviews

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the fact millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.

At Kimberly-Clark youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability inclusion wellbeing and career development.

You love what you do especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark were constantly exploring new ideas on how when and where we can best achieve results.

In one of our professional roles youll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety mutual respect and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in a scientific or engineering and 10 years of industry experience with at least 3 years or more in project leadership

• Extensive experience in project leadership product material or engineering development roles

• Ability to travel up to 20% including international travel

• Ability to work as part of a team while providing task and strategic oriented direction to others in order to complete projects within required timeframes

• Demonstrated project leadership skills providing work direction to a multi-functional team including internal and external resources

• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through training and mentorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• R&E project leadership experience

• Experience with FDA Class I and Class II Medical devices.

• Personal Care consumer product experience.

• Experience with Process Validation and other quality systems

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits youd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview see .

Great support for good health with medical dental and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center occupational health nurse and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness injury or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education adopt a child relocate or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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And finally the fine print.

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 which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our 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.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening background check and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clarks applicable mobility benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clarks sole discretion.

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