Director, Enterprise Capital Programs (Information Technology)

Director, Enterprise Capital Programs

Job Description

You're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we're 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, you'll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

This role's purpose is to drive execution of the Warren greenfield project as part of the overall POWER PC program including adherence to critical path schedule. Problem solve and identify potential issues with scheduling and budget spend and ensure they are highlighted, and actions taken to create mitigation plan and make decisions in partnership with leaders as appropriate. Participate as a critical member of the overall Power PC project team. Partner with critical peers (within and outside of function) and external partners.

Business Priorities:

North America Power Personal Care Program involves significantly modifying all personal care manufacturing sites and distribution centers and R&D center we have in North America (Paris, Ogden, KCPX, NCPF, Beech Island) well as building the green field largest Personal Care manufacturing site. Total capital spend for just the Personal Care part is >$800MM. This involves installing and starting up at least 26 manufacturing lines (either new or existing) in a series of very specific complex sequence that minimizes inventory builds while enabling launch of innovation at the desired timelines.

In this role, you will:

• Receive work direction from the VP, Enterprise Capital Engineering in partnership with the VP, Supply Chain Transformation Office. 
• Be an onsite leader to ensure the success of the Warren, Ohio greenfield component of the overall POWER PC program and partner with engineering and cross-functional leaders across the organization (Legal, Finance, Engineering, Talent etc.) to ensure that this component of the overall program is delivered on time, budget, and delivers on the business requirements. 
• This role will be working closely with the overall NA PC Power Program Leadership, NA Supply Chain Organization and both internal and external folks involved with the Greenfield site as well as the teams involved in transforming the rest of the manufacturing sites.
• This role will be fully integrated to the NA Power PC Program and interact with peers and senior executives across the company.
• Drive critical partnership with external contractors driving the construction program and internal K-C teams in conjunction with the Procurement team. 
• Work with Government affairs and future identified plant leadership to manage relationships with the community, government, and more to ensure execution of external support infrastructure and support per the overall Warren plans. 
• Connect the critical greenfield schedule and requirements with the overall POWER PC cross-functional schedule. 
• Ensure the appropriate level of resourcing (internal and beyond) for the execution of the greenfield program in partnership with Enterprise Capital Engineering peers, leaders, and external Technical Service Providers (TSP) partners. 
• Program tracking and common project management principles and highlighting issues that come up that requires senior management/sponsor level decision.
• Contribute to critical materials required for the POWER PC program including data and information for sponsor and Board of Directors (BoD) materials.

Key Leadership Behaviors and Skills:

• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently to senior leadership of the segment and company
• Challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions
• Capable of working in a matrix organization, driving collaboration across businesses and functions, as well as with critical external partners including, but not limited to community and government officials, contractors, etc.
• Enthusiastic, resilient and able to manage stressful situations
• Innovative capabilities, requiring strategic thinking and foresight

Functional/Business skills:

• Experience in building a greenfield and/or brownfield facility or significant portions there-of. 
• Experience in engineering, working with external contractors and experts in the field of construction, procurement, government officials, and more.
• Experience managing critical and complex projects including in building and tracking integrated project schedules (across teams both internal and external to K-C).
• Strong ability to apply internal controls and ethical practices
• Strong financial acumen and experience leveraging within technical projects
• Experience successfully collaborating and productively interacting with a wide variety of cultures including outsource providers.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there's your open door of opportunity. It's 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, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles, you'll 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:

• 15+ years of leading complex projects locally, regionally and globally.
• Experience of managing complex capital engineering projects in the United States
• Knowledge of complex project execution and potential pitfalls.
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of the work required for the successful completion of the project.
• Agile, innovative, and critical thinker with a good engineering foundation & leadership
• Experience in managing stakeholders across functions and locations
• Skilled in communicating at levels up, down, and across within the company both for technical and related business focused elements of the capital program

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

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
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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.  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.

Salary Range:  $180,000 to $235,000

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

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-Clark's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.

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Salary Range: 181,220 – 234,260 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

No K-C Work Site - OH

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time