Portfolio Management Director

4 weeks ago

Tadworth, Surrey, United Kingdom Kimberly-Clark Full time

Transformative Portfolio Management



Here at Kimberly-Clark, we're committed to driving innovation and growth. As our Portfolio Management Director, you'll play a key role in overseeing our portfolio of iconic brands. This includes managing our Portfolio Management System, ensuring it's agile, user-friendly, and integrated with existing business tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a robust Portfolio Management System, providing visibility, prioritization, and resource management across all projects.

• Lead the team responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the system, ensuring it's agile and user-friendly.

• Continuously refine the system to support business objectives, improve efficiency, and align with evolving needs.

• Oversee innovation projects, promoting the use of Agile methodologies to ensure flexibility, quick iteration, and continuous improvement.

• Lead the PMO team, establishing project management processes, governance, and reporting with an Agile mindset.

• Implement Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe within the PMO to support project management and ensure transparency and adaptability.

Agile Portfolio Prioritization & Roadmapping:

• Lead the team in applying Agile prioritization frameworks such as MoSCoW or WSJF to manage the portfolio of projects and innovation initiatives.

• Develop and maintain a dynamic portfolio roadmap that's regularly reviewed and updated based on project progress, shifting priorities, and new opportunities.

• Ensure all portfolio initiatives align with company objectives and deliver value, balancing short-term wins and long-term strategic goals.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership:

• Manage and mentor a cross-functional team responsible for portfolio management, PMO operations, and innovation project management, promoting Agile practices and principles.

• Foster a culture of collaboration across departments, ensuring alignment between product, finance, operations, and innovation teams to optimize resource allocation and project delivery.

Continuous Improvement & Agile Adaptation:

• Establish regular retrospectives and Kaizen events to assess performance and improve portfolio management processes.

• Implement continuous feedback loops with stakeholders to ensure ongoing alignment and make iterative improvements to the portfolio management system, PMO practices, and innovation projects.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:

• Act as the main point of contact for senior leadership, providing regular updates on the status of portfolio initiatives, risks, and resource allocation.

• Organize and lead Agile portfolio review sessions to present progress, gather feedback, and realign priorities as needed.

• Ensure key stakeholders have visibility into portfolio performance through clear and concise reporting, utilizing Agile metrics such as velocity, cycle time, and burndown charts.

Resource Management & Risk Mitigation:

• Lead the team in optimizing resource allocation across the portfolio, ensuring high-value projects are adequately resourced while maintaining flexibility for innovation.

• Identify and mitigate risks across the portfolio using Agile risk management practices, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and proactively.

• Continuously balance capacity and demand within the team, adapting to changes in business needs and project complexity.

About Us:

We're a global leader in consumer goods, with iconic brands like Huggies, Kleenex, and Cottonelle. We're committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team.

About You:

You'll be a high-performing professional with a passion for project management, innovation, and leadership. You'll have a proven track record of managing complex portfolios, delivering multiple projects simultaneously, and driving continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

We offer competitive pay and benefits, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development.

To Apply:

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

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