Kimberly-Clark
Project Manager, Marketing Operations
Kimberly-Clark, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this
Project Manager, Marketing Operations
role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.In this role you will be responsible for driving overall campaign management, timelines, day-to-day agency operations and ensuring the appropriate check points across the Kimberly-Clark organization. You will be an essential partner with the Brand Team to organize across a variety of internal and external stakeholders to deploy campaigns both on time and in budget. The right team member will understand how to balance multiple priorities, stakeholders, shifting timelines, while maintaining quality in output.You’ll be deep in the creative process and have a strong understanding of the agency landscape. This role requires someone who can work independently, moving fluidly within a fast-paced environment and who is well-versed in project management. This is hybrid role based from Kimberly-Clark’s Chicago Commercial Center. In this role, you will:Campaign ManagementLead project delivery across multiple workstreams, inclusive of running workflow meetings, owning the project timeline and tracking the marketing budget
Owner of project health tracker, tracking progress against key milestones and identifying roadblocks across all workstreams
Responsible for team connectivity at the project-level, ensuring a steady flow of communication between internal groups
Agency Team Leadership & CollaborationPrimary point of contact for agency partners at the project-level, coordinating timelines and key milestones
Track agency progress against scope, ensuring all workstreams are delivered to Kimberly-Clark standards of excellence and adhere to aligned scope of work
In partnership with Procurement, responsible for project-level scoping and budget negotiations with agency partners, utilizing approved benchmarks
Ways of Working AdherenceUphold standardized Kimberly-Clark ways of working across projects, ensuring a consistent and repeatable workflow
Responsible for appropriate project documentation and organization for streamlined collaboration across internal and external groups
Annual Planning CoordinationOversee annual planning timeline at the brand-level, working with internal teams and agency partners to track to key touchpoints and delivering quality presentations
About Us
Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, million of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.Led by Purpose. Driven by You.About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:5+ years of Project Management experience working in a similar CPG organization or advertising agency on large brands and portfolios
Strong experience in developing and managing multiple project timelines and executions, delivering on time and within budget
Proven ability to lead and collaborate with an Integrated Agency Team (creative + media at minimum)
Must have experience in budget management and tracking
A proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders, from Brand Managers to C-Suite
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented
Excellent internal and external stakeholder communication skills
Ability to create and maintain detailed project documentation.
Proficient with project management methodologies and software (Jira, Smartsheet, Trello, etc.)
Preferred qualifications:Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Total BenefitsFor a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.comHybrid Work Arrangements:
You’re looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And at Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works, flexible work (hybrid) arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.In the meantime, please check out the careers website.And finally, the fine print….For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or
kcchrprod@service-now.com
for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.#LI-HybridGrade 9
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Project Manager, Marketing Operations
role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.In this role you will be responsible for driving overall campaign management, timelines, day-to-day agency operations and ensuring the appropriate check points across the Kimberly-Clark organization. You will be an essential partner with the Brand Team to organize across a variety of internal and external stakeholders to deploy campaigns both on time and in budget. The right team member will understand how to balance multiple priorities, stakeholders, shifting timelines, while maintaining quality in output.You’ll be deep in the creative process and have a strong understanding of the agency landscape. This role requires someone who can work independently, moving fluidly within a fast-paced environment and who is well-versed in project management. This is hybrid role based from Kimberly-Clark’s Chicago Commercial Center. In this role, you will:Campaign ManagementLead project delivery across multiple workstreams, inclusive of running workflow meetings, owning the project timeline and tracking the marketing budget
Owner of project health tracker, tracking progress against key milestones and identifying roadblocks across all workstreams
Responsible for team connectivity at the project-level, ensuring a steady flow of communication between internal groups
Agency Team Leadership & CollaborationPrimary point of contact for agency partners at the project-level, coordinating timelines and key milestones
Track agency progress against scope, ensuring all workstreams are delivered to Kimberly-Clark standards of excellence and adhere to aligned scope of work
In partnership with Procurement, responsible for project-level scoping and budget negotiations with agency partners, utilizing approved benchmarks
Ways of Working AdherenceUphold standardized Kimberly-Clark ways of working across projects, ensuring a consistent and repeatable workflow
Responsible for appropriate project documentation and organization for streamlined collaboration across internal and external groups
Annual Planning CoordinationOversee annual planning timeline at the brand-level, working with internal teams and agency partners to track to key touchpoints and delivering quality presentations
About Us
Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, million of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.Led by Purpose. Driven by You.About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:5+ years of Project Management experience working in a similar CPG organization or advertising agency on large brands and portfolios
Strong experience in developing and managing multiple project timelines and executions, delivering on time and within budget
Proven ability to lead and collaborate with an Integrated Agency Team (creative + media at minimum)
Must have experience in budget management and tracking
A proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders, from Brand Managers to C-Suite
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented
Excellent internal and external stakeholder communication skills
Ability to create and maintain detailed project documentation.
Proficient with project management methodologies and software (Jira, Smartsheet, Trello, etc.)
Preferred qualifications:Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Total BenefitsFor a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.comHybrid Work Arrangements:
You’re looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And at Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works, flexible work (hybrid) arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.In the meantime, please check out the careers website.And finally, the fine print….For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or
kcchrprod@service-now.com
for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.#LI-HybridGrade 9
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