Portfolio Management Executive

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kimberly-Clark Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Portfolio Management Leader to join our team at Kimberly-Clark. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing a team that delivers a robust Portfolio Management System, an effective Project Management Office (PMO), and drives innovation project management using Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the team responsible for influencing the designing, developing, and implementing an effective Portfolio Management System that provides visibility, prioritization, and resource management across all projects.
  • Ensure that the system is agile, user-friendly, and integrated with existing business tools to facilitate real-time tracking and decision-making.
  • Continuously refine/give feedback to global /the system to support business objectives, improve efficiency, and align with evolving needs.
  • Oversee innovation projects by promoting the use of Agile methodologies to ensure flexibility, quick iteration, and continuous improvement.
  • Follow IMF process
  • Lead the PMO team to ensure that project management processes, governance, and reporting are established with an Agile mindset, enabling fast decision-making and execution.
  • Implement Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within the PMO to support project management and ensure transparency and adaptability.
  • Develop and enforce a lightweight governance model that balances control with the flexibility needed to foster innovation and quick delivery.
  • Lead the team in applying Agile prioritization frameworks such as **MoSCoW** or **WSJF** (Weighted Shortest Job First) to manage the portfolio of projects and innovation initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain a dynamic portfolio roadmap that is regularly reviewed and updated based on project progress, shifting priorities, and new opportunities.
  • Ensure that all portfolio initiatives are aligned with company objectives and deliver value, while balancing short-term wins and long-term strategic goals.
  • 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.
  • Ensure the team is equipped with the tools and processes necessary to efficiently manage multiple initiatives while maintaining Agile flexibility
  • 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.
  • Promote a fail-fast and learning-oriented mindset within the team, encouraging experimentation and quick pivots when necessary.
  • 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 that key stakeholders have visibility into portfolio performance through clear and concise reporting, utilizing Agile metrics such as **velocity**, **cycle time**, and **burndown charts**.
  • Lead the team in optimizing resource allocation across the portfolio, ensuring that high-value projects are adequately resourced while maintaining flexibility for innovation.
  • Identify and mitigate risks across the portfolio using **Agile risk management** practices, ensuring that issues are addressed promptly and proactively.
  • Continuously balance capacity and demand within the team, adapting to changes in business needs and project complexity.


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