Remote Automation Program Manager

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation seeks an Automation Project Manager to lead Material Movement Automation projects across the network, partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure safety, quality and on‑time delivery. You will manage budgets, schedules and risks while driving operational readiness and capital funding approvals.

The role requires a 50%+ travel commitment, a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience, and a strong background in Lean and CI methodologies within Supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross‑functional projects from scope through implementation.
• Strong project management including schedules, budgets, risks, resources, action plans and milestones.
• Lean and CI principles and tools knowledge; ability to apply them in programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Material Movement Automation projects across the network with planning, execution and implementation.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams and Supply Chain workstreams to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and project objectives.
• Manage project execution: timelines, risks, action items, roles and stakeholder communications.
• Provide Supply Chain/Operations expertise to support deliverables, readiness, startup and ramp‑up.
• Lead steering committee meetings, develop business cases and secure capital funding for major projects.

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation seeks an Automation Project Manager to lead Material Movement Automation projects across the network, partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure safety, quality and on‑time delivery. You will manage budgets, schedules and risks while driving operational readiness and capital funding approvals.

The role requires a 50%+ travel commitment, a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience, and a strong background in Lean and CI methodologies within Supply