Job Description

P&E Strategic Initiatives & Operations Lead

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. Here, you’ll work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development while you help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

• The P&E Strategic Initiatives & Operations Lead is a senior individual contributor who strengthens Planning & Execution by improving clarity, alignment, and execution across the P&E ecosystem. This role connects the dots across Programs, Projects, Agile, Portfolio Governance, and IT Effectiveness—helping leaders see the full picture, understand tradeoffs, and act decisively.
• The focus of this role is on insight, integration, and enablement—helping leaders connect strategy to execution by ensuring the right information, context, and perspectives are available at the right time. Through strong synthesis, relationship‑building, and systems thinking, this role helps P&E’s operating model continue to mature as the organization evolves.
• Drive Cross‑P&E Execution Alignment: Actively connect work across P&E pillars by identifying dependencies, surfacing cross‑team impacts, and bringing leaders together to align on priorities, ownership, and next actions.
• Strengthen the P&E Operating Model: Work side‑by‑side with P&E leaders to shape and reinforce core operating mechanisms—including intake, prioritization, planning cadences, and governance forums—so they are practical, repeatable, and scalable.
• Simplify and Improve End‑to‑End Workflows: Identify friction points across Programs, Projects, Agile, and Portfolio Governance, and partner with teams to clarify handoffs, streamline workflows, and improve how work moves from idea to execution.
• Advise on High‑Impact Strategic Initiatives: Serve as a thought partner to leaders on a defined set of priority initiatives by synthesizing inputs, highlighting implications, and offering clear, decision‑ready perspectives that support forward progress.
• Enable Faster, Better Decisions: Prepare leaders for effective decision‑making by consolidating inputs, clarifying what decisions are needed, outlining tradeoffs, and proactively elevating risks, dependencies, and constraints.
• Turn Information into Insight Leaders Can Use: Translate inputs from teams, tools, and data sources into concise narratives and visuals that focus attention on what matters most—reducing noise and enabling action.
• Enable Change Through Clarity and Adoption: Help teams successfully adopt new processes, expectations, and ways of working by providing clear communication, practical guidance, and feedback loops that reinforce learning and continuous improvement.
• Build P&E Maturity Over Time: Spot recurring patterns, systemic gaps, and opportunities for improvement across P&E, and work with leaders to evolve the operating model in support of long‑term transformation and scale.

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.

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:

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate across multiple teams and workstreams, bringing structure and clarity to complex or ambiguous environments.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills; ability to translate diverse inputs into clear, decision‑ready insights.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to drive alignment without formal authority.
• Proven experience improving operating models, workflows, and cross‑team execution alignment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with both technical and non‑technical leaders.
• Ability to connect strategy to execution and act as an integrator across initiatives, priorities, and dependencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with portfolio governance, PMO, Agile, or enterprise delivery models.
• Strategic mindset with ability to anticipate risks, dependencies, and downstream impacts.
• Change management experience, supporting adoption of new processes and ways of working.
• Comfort acting as a “glue role” or Chief‑of‑Staff–like profile for senior leaders.
• Strong business acumen and ability to prioritize high‑impact work over low‑value activity.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.​

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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​

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We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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 local policies.

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.

Salary Range: 127.600 – 157.600 USDAt 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

Roswell Building 300

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time