Innovation Project Management Lead

2 weeks ago

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

We are a leading global health and hygiene company with over 150 years of market leadership. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Huggies, Kleenex, and Kotex.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Innovation Project Management Lead to join our team in the United Kingdom. As a key member of our project management office (PMO), you will be responsible for establishing and managing Agile methodologies tailored for innovation-driven projects.

Your primary objective will be to drive the successful delivery of new products, services, and solutions while optimizing processes and resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Agile PMO Strategy for Innovation: Develop and implement an Agile PMO strategy specifically designed for innovation projects, aligning with our strategic goals and innovation objectives.
  • Agile Methodology Integration: Guide the adoption and execution of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) in innovation projects to enhance flexibility, collaboration, and speed.
  • Innovation Project Management: Oversee the management of innovation projects, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and are delivered effectively using Agile practices.
  • Resource Management & Optimization: Optimize resource allocation for innovation projects by applying Agile principles, ensuring teams have the necessary skills and capacity.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Establish Agile risk management practices for innovation projects, focusing on early identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.
  • Performance Tracking & Reporting: Define and track Agile KPIs specific to innovation projects, generating and presenting performance reports to stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Communication & Engagement: Communicate PMO and Agile initiatives effectively to all stakeholders involved in innovation projects, ensuring alignment and transparency.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in Agile project management and leading a PMO focused on innovation or similar high-impact projects.
  • Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and their application to innovation projects.
  • Strong influencing and team management skills, with experience in guiding and mentoring Agile teams and project managers.
  • Proficiency with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) and project management systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, with experience in stakeholder management, reporting, and Agile facilitation.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification is preferred.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance, and a market-leading defined contribution pension scheme.

About You

We're looking for a self-driven and highly motivated individual who is passionate about Project management, Agile methodologies, and innovation. You should have a proven track record of success in Agile project management and leading a PMO, with excellent influencing and team management skills.

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