Associate Director of Transformation

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Transformation, this role is a leader in both strategic identification and execution of key transformation initiatives in the global Kimberly-Clark organization.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Transformation Leadership, Segment Presidents, and Functional leaders to shape and align on the priorities that are critical to deliver on Kimberly Clark’s strategic and transformation ambition.
• Own thought leadership for business problem definition, project scoping, analytical approach and work-planning.
• Direct and directly execute data analysis for delivery of strategic projects including financial modeling and insight analysis on large, complex data sets.
• Act as a conduit for connection across the Kimberly Clark matrix – ensuring cross-functional projects have input and direction from key stakeholders.
• Interpret results from multiple project components and translate these findings into clear and compelling recommendations and solutions.
• Conduct interviews, lead brainstorming sessions, find critical business information, and help business leaders develop innovative approaches to their business.
• Add personal insight, galvanize discussion and debate across the organization on key opportunities / projects, generating ideas and creative frameworks, and use a combination of facts, judgment, and personal impact to build credibility and influence outcomes.
• Take ownership for Program Design, Implementation and Change Management on select projects critical to our strategy.
• Own and deliver strategic recommendations related to key deliverables in the transformation agenda which includes weighing systematic tradeoffs, leveraging business acumen to determine the best path forward, and being a thought partner to business leaders to arrive at sound recommendations to drive performance.

Qualifications

• MBA from top-tier business school highly preferred
• 7+ years of business experience in strategy consulting, related business analysis, functional line experience within strategy, marketing, finance, operations, or sales analytics with a history of demonstrated business success.
• 3+ years of consulting experience with one of the blue-chip strategy consulting firms (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, etc.) or comparable strategy consulting firm / function.
• Additional industry experience in a consumer-oriented (CPG, retail) company in strategy development, finance, marketing, or other role with strategic content highly preferred.

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.