Job Description

Portfolio Manager Shared Function

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.

• As the Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for managing the portfolio of IT initiatives—including programs, products, services, and platforms—ensuring alignment with business strategy and optimal resource utilization. You will lead prioritization efforts, facilitate governance forums, and monitor portfolio performance through financial and delivery metrics. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and deep expertise in portfolio management principles to guide successful execution and value realization.
• Portfolio Development and Maintenance: Ensure alignment of all prioritized work with organizational goals and strategies. Ensure that the portfolio is comprehensive and includes all necessary components for successful execution.
• Governance Facilitation: Facilitate portfolio governance processes, including steering committee meetings and decision-making forums. Ensure that governance processes are followed and that decisions are made in a timely and effective manner.
• Prioritization and Selection: Work with product teams and leaders to choose projects that match organizational goals, balancing resources with demand and focusing on strategic value.
• Collaboration and Execution: Collaborate with program/project managers, scrum masters, product owners and business stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and delivery of all initiatives. Provide guidance and support to project teams to ensure they stay on track and meet their objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate portfolio risks, ensuring proactive management of issues and dependencies. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and report on portfolio performance, including financials, metrics, risks, and issues by providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Track progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective actions as needed to ensure successful delivery.
• Resource Optimization: Facilitate the optimization of resource allocation across the portfolio to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Ensuring that resources are used effectively and that any resource constraints are addressed promptly.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and alignment with business objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their support and engagement.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in portfolio, demand or enterprise initiative management
• Required experience in Portfolio Management / Demand Management, with clear ownership of portfolio processes (prioritization, intake, governance, execution tracking).
• Strong understanding of portfolio governance, prioritization frameworks, and value-based decision making.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous, transformational environments, demonstrating patience, flexibility, and adaptability.
• High level of stakeholder management and influence, including confidence to challenge, escalate, and hold difficult conversations with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, acting as an extension of the leader.
• Strong communication skills (clear, direct, structured).
• Willingness to work on-site in Roswell, given the need for close partnership with the leader.
• Experience using portfolio/project tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Teams, Azure DevOps).

Preferred Qualifications

• Portfolio / Project Management certifications (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2).
• Experience managing large budgets and enterprise-scale portfolios.
• Background in IT or technology-enabled transformations.
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations.
• Strong change management mindset.

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

Neenah - West Office Facility 1

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time