Remote Automation Program 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

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.