Kimberly-Clark · 13 hours ago
Assc. Director IT Portfolio & Governance CoE
Roswell, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expKimberly-Clark is a global leader in consumer products known for its iconic brands. They are seeking an Associate Director of IT Portfolio & Governance to lead high-performing teams, drive continuous improvement in portfolio management, and ensure alignment of investments with business goals.
ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrated 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
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
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.
Company
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.
10001+ employees
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