Head of Corporate Applications & IT Program Leader SAP IFP

Job Description

About Us

Cottonelle. Scott. Kleenex. Kotex. Poise. Huggies. 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.

Were out to create Better Care for a Better World and that takes leaders and teams who care about making a the Head of Corporate Applications & IT Program Leader SAP International Family Care & Professional role youll apply your professional expertise talent and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic ground-breaking brands to help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

This role will be part of Kimberly-Clarks International Family Care and Professional (IFP) businessan organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company this role is proposedto transferto the new venture once the transaction closes anticipated in mid-2026 subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. Youll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clarks iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzanos industrial and sustainability leadership.

Position Summary

The Head of Corporate Applications & IT Program Leader SAP IFP (Head of Corporate Applications) will lead the global strategy delivery and continuous improvement of enterprise applications supporting HR Finance Legal and ERP functions. This role ensures alignment with business objectives drives digital transformation and delivers scalable secure and efficient solutions across the enterprise.

In addition this role would be the responsible for the overall IT delivery of the IFP SAP S/4 RISE Implementation program a global transformation initiative with a 24-36 month duration which would look to replace or update the core digital systems (SAP s/4 HFM Blackline Anaplan etc.) and transform how IFP operates across our business units and regions.

The Head of Corporate Applications will lead the end-to-end delivery of a global SAP S/4RISE transformation programme aligning enterprise technology with strategic business goals. This role is pivotal in modernizing legacy systems enabling digital capabilities and ensuring operational excellence across HR Finance Supply Chain and Procurement functions.

The Head of Corporate Applications reports to the CIO IFP and leads a team of direct reports including: ERP Program Managers Solution Architects Functional Leads PMO Coordinators.

Role & Responsibilities

The Head of Corporate Applications will:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the global applications strategy for HR Finance Supply Chain and ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Workday).

• Partner with executive stakeholders (CHRO CFO COO) to align technology with business goals.

• Lead global transformation programs including ERP modernization cloud migration and process automation.

• Serve as the IT owner for ERP systems collaborating with Infrastructure teams for SAP Security Basis and Hosting support.

• Responsible for ensuring IT controls are in place and all critical SOX tools are audit compliant in partnership with CISO & GRC.

• Owner of Strategic Vendor Relationships with SAP Workday and key AMS and Integration partners etc.

• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (e.g. generative AI agentsblockchain platforms) that enable business strategic priorities.

• Ensure cost efficiency is managed against service operational stability and audit & SOX risk across the most critical core digital systems to run a $3.3Bn global business across 70 countries with 22 plants.

• Co-lead the global S/4 Transformation program with Business Program Leader and be accountable for all aspects of the IT delivery of a global S/4 transformation being deployed across the business units that IFP operates in.

• Accountable for the Systems Delivery Partnership and all steps from Project Mobilization Blueprint localization build test and deployment.
  

Program & Portfolio Management

• Technology leader for global enterprise applications for HR Legaland Finance/GBS:280enterprise applications

• Oversee the global applications portfolio ensuring timely delivery budget adherence and business value realization.

• Lead Governance of major programs including ERP transformation program and upgrades and integrations across regions.

• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to track application health and user satisfaction.

• Create and agree business case for ERP Transformation program with IFP Exec Leadership and External JV Board (Suzano Kimberly Clark) and track value realisation against plan.

Team & Vendor Leadership

• Lead a global team of 20 internal application managers architects and analysts.

• Manage strategic vendor relationships of IT Service providers and system integrators of 100 FTE contingent labor.

• Drive a high-performance culture focused on innovation agility and continuous improvement.

• Lead a matrix IT team of internal and external FTE in the delivery of the SAP Transformation program.

• Accountable for the appointment and performance of critical systems integration partners for the delivery of the transformation program.

Governance & Compliance

• Joint accountability with Business Program leader for Program Governance and reporting into IFPs Executive Leadership and external JV Board (Suzano Kimberly Clark).

• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR SOX).

• Implement robust application lifecycle management change control and security practices.

Technical Oversight

• Guide architectural decisions and platform design.

• Ensure integration with legacy systems and third-party applications.

• Promote DevSecOps Agile delivery and data-driven decision-making

Professional Skills & Qualifications

The Head of Corporate Applications will possess/be:

• Extensive IT experience in largeorganizations/ enterprise applications with at least 5 years in a global leadership role and a least 5 years in global ERP programme delivery.

• Experience in consumer goods retail or FMCG sectors preferred.

• Data-driven decision-making.

• Leadership Development and Talent Management.

• Demonstrated experience leading SAP S/4HANA transformations in complex multinational environments.

• Proven track record of leading large-scale ERP and corporate systems transformations.

• Deep expertise in platforms such as SAP S/4HANA Oracle Cloud Workday Coupa or similar.

• Experience managing global teams and working in a matrixed multicultural environment.

• Exceptional ability to build cross-functionalrelationships with Senior Leaders and diverseteams.

• Strategic business partner & consulting skillssupporting ELTmembers.

• Proven track record of creating and deliveringtechnology strategies for businessteams.

• Strong understanding of finance legal HR and procurement processes and experience with IT cost and operationalefficiencyefforts.

• Effective communicator with a proven ability to inspire a global technology team and collaborate across business functions

• Experience on working with SOX compliant systems and understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act as it relates to systems and data.

• Experience of working with external and internal auditors on system and process audits.

• Bachelors Degree in the field of informationtechnology engineering computer science and/orbusiness administration (required) and an MBA preferred.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen

• Executive stakeholder management

• Change leadership and transformation delivery

• Vendor and contract negotiation

• Agile and DevOps methodologies

Location

United Kingdom (Southeast) India (Bangalore) or Argentina (Buenos Aires)

Kimberly-Clark Ways of Working

• Focus on Consumers. We keep the needs of customers and consumers at the center of our work. Building strong customer relationships and delivering consumer-centric solutions. Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies that delight our consumers.

• Play to Win. We aim high measure our results and live our values because winning with integrity matters. Setting aggressive goals and consistently achieving results even under tough circumstances. Pushing past status quo to create new and better ways to solve problems and win.

• Move Fast. We turn decisions into action remove barriers and seek progress over perfection. Stepping up to champion ideas address difficult issues and say what needs to be said. Tackling challenges with a sense of urgency seizing new opportunities and scaling winning solutions.

• Grow our People. We champion inclusion and encourage our people to ideate innovate and contribute to their growth. Encouraging diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds that enable our winning culture. Placing a high priority on developing self and others to meet career goals and the organizations goals.

To Be Considered

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And finally the small 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. 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.

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

Kimberly-Clark is a sponsor of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation Good Recruitment Campaign.

Kimberly-Clark will support global relocation for the chosen candidate for the role including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clarks applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clarks sole discretion.

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