Associate Director - Transformation

Kimberly-Clark • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Associate Director - Transformation 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. Reporting to the Director of Transformation, this role is a leader in both strategic identification and execution of key transformation initiatives in the global Kimberly-Clark organization. This individual is expected to independently partner with business teams in cross-functional projects across a range of situations, including identifying and supporting the development of enterprise priorities, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and supporting in-process global transformation efforts through analytical problem solving, strategic direction, and integrated change management / ways of working. In this role, you will: Work closely with Segment / Regional and Global Functional leaders to shape and align on the priorities that are critical to deliver on Kimberly Clark’s strategic and transformation ambition. This includes: Own thought leadership for business problem definition, project scoping, analytical approach and work-planning Direct and directly execute data analysis for delivery of strategic projects including financial modeling and insight analysis on large, complex data sets Act as a conduit for connection across the Kimberly Clark matrix – ensuring cross-functional projects have input and direction from key stakeholders Interpret results from multiple project components and translate these finding into clear and compelling recommendations and solutions. Conduct interviews, lead brainstorming sessions, find critical business information, and help business leaders develop innovative approaches to their business. Add personal insight, galvanize discussion and debate across the organization on key opportunities / projects, generating ideas and creative frameworks, and use a combination of facts, judgment, and personal impact to build credibility and influence outcomes. Take ownership for Program Design, Implementation and Change Management on select projects critical to our strategy. Written and Verbal Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, including strong PowerPoint / deck-writing skills; capable of catering a message appropriately for a given audience Structured Problem Solving: Brings structure to ambiguous problems and possesses the ability to frame key questions and develop a workplan to answer them. Analytical and Quantitative: Strong analytical and quantitative skills and the ability to independently generate strategic insights. Executive Presence: Viewed as promotable to a line operating role or another key position in corporate functions (e.g., Finance, Global Marketing). Business Judgment: Possesses insight and understanding in dealing with risks and opportunities in business that is likely to lead to favorable outcomes. Initiative and Motivation: Highly motivated self-starter who is performance driven. Project Management: Ability to scope projects, manage, teams, deliver results against set expectations, timelines, and budgets, etc. Consumer (CPG and Retail) Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of key players, dynamics and trends, key industry analyses and metrics, etc. Engaging and Collaborative: Enjoys working in a team environment. Influence and Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage and influence senior-level stakeholders. Change Management: Capable of understanding organizational dynamics, individual incentives, and barriers to change to implement new ways of working in line with business priorities Knowledge and Enthusiasm for K-C: Knowledge of the K-C organization, brands, metrics, etc.; enthusiastic about the potential strategic options facing Kimberly-Clark. Agile and Versatile: Demonstrated track record of success working in a fast-paced setting

Requirements

• MBA from top-tier business school highly preferred
• 7+ years of business experience in strategy consulting, related business analysis, functional line experience within strategy, marketing, finance, operations, or sales analytics with a history of demonstrated business success.
• 3+ years of consulting experience with one of the blue-chip strategy consulting firms (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, etc.) or comparable strategy consulting firm / function.
• Additional industry experience in a consumer-oriented (CPG, retail) company in strategy development, finance, marketing, or other role with strategic content highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Segment / Regional and Global Functional leaders to shape and align on the priorities that are critical to deliver on Kimberly Clark’s strategic and transformation ambition.
• Own thought leadership for business problem definition, project scoping, analytical approach and work-planning
• Direct and directly execute data analysis for delivery of strategic projects including financial modeling and insight analysis on large, complex data sets
• Act as a conduit for connection across the Kimberly Clark matrix – ensuring cross-functional projects have input and direction from key stakeholders
• Interpret results from multiple project components and translate these finding into clear and compelling recommendations and solutions.
• Conduct interviews, lead brainstorming sessions, find critical business information, and help business leaders develop innovative approaches to their business.
• Add personal insight, galvanize discussion and debate across the organization on key opportunities / projects, generating ideas and creative frameworks, and use a combination of facts, judgment, and personal impact to build credibility and influence outcomes.
• Take ownership for Program Design, Implementation and Change Management on select projects critical to our strategy.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, including strong PowerPoint / deck-writing skills; capable of catering a message appropriately for a given audience
• Structured Problem Solving: Brings structure to ambiguous problems and possesses the ability to frame key questions and develop a workplan to answer them.
• Analytical and Quantitative: Strong analytical and quantitative skills and the ability to independently generate strategic insights.
• Executive Presence: Viewed as promotable to a line operating role or another key position in corporate functions (e.g., Finance, Global Marketing).
• Business Judgment: Possesses insight and understanding in dealing with risks and opportunities in business that is likely to lead to favorable outcomes.
• Initiative and Motivation: Highly motivated self-starter who is performance driven.
• Project Management: Ability to scope projects, manage, teams, deliver results against set expectations, timelines, and budgets, etc.
• Consumer (CPG and Retail) Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of key players, dynamics and trends, key industry analyses and metrics, etc.
• Engaging and Collaborative: Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Influence and Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage and influence senior-level stakeholders.
• Change Management: Capable of understanding organizational dynamics, individual incentives, and barriers to change to implement new ways of working in line with business priorities
• Knowledge and Enthusiasm for K-C: Knowledge of the K-C organization, brands, metrics, etc.; enthusiastic about the potential strategic options facing Kimberly-Clark.
• Agile and Versatile: Demonstrated track record of success working in a fast-paced setting

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director