Automation Project Manager

Kimberlyclark; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Kimberlyclark is seeking a leader to drive material movement automation projects from planning through startup and closeout. You will align cross-functional teams for safe, efficient delivery and manage portfolio funding and readiness to put new solutions into service.

The role requires strong project management with Lean principles, excellent communication, and the ability to travel 50% or more to diverse sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from scope through implementation.
• Practical understanding of Lean and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to travel more than 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead automation projects from scope definition through implementation and ramp-up.
• Align cross-functional teams on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and project goals.
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks, actions, milestones, and stakeholder communications.
• Provide operations input to project deliverables, readiness planning, startup, and ramp-up.
• Lead steering committee discussions, business case prep, and capital funding approval.
• Coordinate capital and project budgets; manage a portfolio on an 0-18 month horizon.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean principles

Effective communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Role overview

Lead material movement automation projects from early planning through implementation, startup, and closeout. The role aligns cross-functional teams around safe, effective delivery, while managing the portfolio, funding, and operational readiness needed to put new solutions into service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead automation projects across a network, guiding work from scope definition through implementation and ramp-up.
• Align cross-functional project teams and supply chain workstreams on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and project goals.
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks, actions, responsibilities, milestones, and stakeholder communications.
• Provide operations and supply chain input to project deliverables, readiness planning, startup, and performance ramp-up.
• Lead steering committee discussions, business case preparation, and capital funding authorization for major projects.
• Coordinate capital and project expense budgets and manage a portfolio of work on a 0-18 month planning horizon.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from scope development through implementation, startup, and closeout.
• Strong project management skills covering schedules, budgets, risks, resources, action plans, and milestones.
• Practical understanding and application of Lean and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to lead and influence multi-function programs, learn quickly, self-direct, and communicate clearly.
• Willingness to travel more than 50% of the time.

Nice to have

• Degree in engineering or supply chain.
• Experience managing capital, manufacturing, operations, systems, or logistics projects.

Benefits and work setup

• Full-time remote role based in the United States; applicants must already be authorized to work in the country. Relocation support is not offered.
• Base salary range: $116,380-$143,740 for US locations, with target bonus eligibility and benefits including a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan. Pay depends on location, skills, experience, and other factors.