Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Irving, Texas
Data Strategy - Planning and Operations
As a communicator, you know how to “get through” to people
You don’t talk or write “at” people — you engage them with your very human approach that speaks to their needs, interests, and intellect. You “get through” to them by being genuinely empathetic and straightforward in a way that makes them receptive to your message. You also know how to inspire and facilitate dialogue that moves projects forward. Please communicate with us.
The Global Data and Analytics team’s mission is to insert an algorithm into every decision, process and product of Kimberly-Clark. As part of this team, the Data Strategy, Planning & Operations role provides strategic direction for the team’s financial management, portfolio/program management and strategy enablement. Oversees the budgeting and long-range planning expense budget and capital spend. This role requires global IT experience in multiple areas including leadership, procurement, project management, budget and finance.
Scope/Categories:
Role will report to the Global Chief Data and Analytics Officer. Key Interfaces: As interactions will be NA and Global in nature; core working hours of operations will need to be established by the individual. Travel may include approximately 5-10% of work time. Internal: IT Functional Leadership Team, Other IT Organizations, Finance Organization, Human Resources Organization, Other Planning and Operations Leads External: Senior leadership of K-C stakeholder organizations
Key Accountabilities:
Perform portfolio management activities, consolidating and recommending project priorities, and driving project through-put
Assist in maintaining a dashboard of all the key aligned activities between the business and IT and helping keep the status up to date for review with business and IT leadership
Oversee preparation and control of IT budgets for the Global Data and Analytics Team
Partner with the IT functional leadership team to drive business value and higher levels of team performance through organizational team management (hiring process, job descriptions)
Engage with Strategy, Technology & Architecture team to develop and maintain IT Business Plan the CDO.
Act as liaison / coordination point for deployment of Corporate IT programs within the L4 organization (e.g., CI/LEAN, Talent Building)
Identify and implement process improvements to deliver process efficiency, improve execution, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction via CI/LEAN methods and technology enabled solutions.
Define goal management and tracking (i.e. metrics, reporting, performance analysis)
Efficiently implement key corporate initiatives by leveraging existing resources and assets as well as coordinate ad-hoc requests and project assignments
Plan, coordinate and facilitate Global Data and Analytics leadership meetings, Town Hall meetings and other events including establishing operating rhythms, working with administrative support staff on scheduling, setting agendas, and driving appropriate follow-up
Partners with the Finance organization to align budgets, investments, and support with corporate-assigned targets; ensure that forecasting and reporting is appropriate and accurate.
Sets, negotiates, agrees and manages all financial budgets and targets, ensuring that there is adequate funding for all IT targets and plans, especially to meet development and capacity needs.
Provides functional leadership to the team responsible for the CDO budget and operations.
Required Qualifications and Experiences:
Bachelor's degree; 5-7 years of Professional experience with a minimum of 7 years of Information Technology experience.
Exceptional verbal and written communication and project management skills, including an ability to communicate effectively at an executive level
Held prior accountabilities that required influencing leaders across the globe outside of administrative authority.
Ability to prioritize and manage work and trade-offs against critical timelines in a fast-paced environment
Builds a strong internal and external network of personal relationships to identify issues and opportunities and provides positive, best-in-class perspectives to others (e.g., executive team)
(Preferred) History of proactive stakeholder management and engagement; Cultivates networking opportunities with peer organization
Budget ownership and acumen. Setting strategy for overall budgetary control of ITS services and resources.
Experience and knowledge developing strategic planning, leadership, and organization delivery across a Global Enterprise.
Proven project management and leadership skills, and a good knowledge of how to make and sustain a business case.
Ability to work independently with little supervision
(Standard) Ability to work in a virtual team which may work across distance (remote), cultures and time zones, in a matrix with multiple reporting lines, and may extend outside the K-C organization including suppliers, partners and customers.
Verbal and written fluency in English is mandatory.
Collaborate, Participate, Create!
Some of our best work is born out of great collaborations between individuals, with other teams, and between anyone who wants to see an idea through. If you’re comfortable participating in brainstorming discussions, you’re a fit! Our safe, inclusive environment encourages every member of our diverse staff to speak out and share ideas. There are no limits to opportunities for anyone in our welcoming organization. Care to pitch in?
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work. If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
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.
This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.
K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.
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