Assc. Director IT Portfolio & Governance CoE

Job Description

You were made to do this work: 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. 

In this role, you will:

Portfolio Resource Leadership: Build and grow a high-performing team of portfolio professionals, including internal staff and contract resources, through careful recruitment, onboarding, and team-building activities that promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Employee Management: Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to direct reports, creating individualized development plans, recognizing achievements, and addressing performance challenges constructively to maximize team impact.

Continuous Improvement: Lead the development and continuous improvement of portfolio management standards and tools by researching industry trends, gathering stakeholder input, and piloting new approaches. Regularly assess tool effectiveness and adapt solutions to meet evolving business demands.

Capability Building: Facilitate governance forums and decision-making processes across the portfolio by organizing meetings with executive leadership, preparing strategic review materials, and ensuring transparent communication of portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities.

Financial Transparency: Partner with finance and strategy teams to ensure alignment of investments with business goals, participating in annual and quarterly planning cycles, developing business cases for new initiatives, and tracking the ROI of portfolio projects.

Portfolio Performance Measurement: Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards and performance reports, leveraging advanced analytics and visualization tools to provide timely, actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Demand Intake & Prioritization: Support prioritization and capacity planning across initiatives by coordinating resource allocation, monitoring project status, and identifying bottlenecks or capacity constraints, with recommendations for corrective actions.

Best Practice Development: Drive adoption of portfolio practices across business and IT teams by leading workshops, developing best practice guides, and managing change communications to foster a culture of portfolio excellence.

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 technical 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:

10+ years of experience in portfolio management, governance, strategic planning, or related corporate functions.8–10 years of corporate experience with 5+ years in IT, capable of bridging business, technology, and finance.Proven success overseeing multiple portfolios (products, programs, services) at enterprise scale.Portfolio & Governance ExpertiseDemonstrated ability to run intake, prioritization, reporting, and governance across complex portfolios.Experience designing and leading governance forums, steering committees, and decision‑making structures.Ability to ensure strategic alignment of all initiatives with enterprise-wide goals.Experience leading portfolio transformation initiatives, embedding best practices, and driving organizational adoption.Ability to create and enforce standards, frameworks, and processes through the Center of Excellence.

Skills

Exceptional ability to engage and influence senior leaders, including ELT and DTS leadership.Strong interpersonal and political navigation skills to handle daily escalations, conflict, and cross‑functional alignment.Self‑reliance, problem‑solving, and influencing identified as top non‑negotiable traits. [Strong analytical capabilities for budget oversight, financial modeling, performance reporting, and investment decision support.Ability to interpret portfolio data and provide executive‑ready insights and recommendations.Proficiency in portfolio and governance tools such as TargetProcess, Power BI, Planview, and Microsoft Project.Ability to manage enterprise‑level dashboards, portfolio analytics, and reporting frameworks.

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

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

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 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: 157.720 – 194.760 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 LocationRoswell Building 300

Additional LocationsChicago Commercial Center, Dallas World Headquarters, Neenah - West Office Facility 1

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time