Innovation Project Manager - Part Time

Job Description

You might have heard of us. You might not. But you definitely know our trusted brands, like Huggies®, Kleenex® and Viva®. In fact, we’ll wager you’ve probably used our products today! Kimberly-Clark is a global personal care company. Spanning over 300 locations, our notable brands are an essential part of life for one-quarter of the world’s population.

We’re proud of our size, scale and impact. But when you join us, you’ll find there’s much more to who we are. Because a role with us is about the care you take, the connections you make and the opportunity to build a better world.

Bring your big ambition and make a visible, meaningful difference, right here, with Kimberly Clark Australia.

A newly created part-time opportunity has become available to join Kimberly-Clark Australia as our Innovation Project Manager. The Innovation Project Manager will be accountable for enabling the effective and flawless end- to-end management and delivery of our key Innovation projects. You will plan, lead and deliver on a variety of key projects and lead cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables and objectives. This role will be part-time for 22.5hrs per week.

Key responsibilities will include, however are not limited to:

Manage Innovation and Renovation projects from Project Initiation through to LaunchCollaborate with all functions involved in the project to build a master timeline, track end-to-end activities and milestones to ensure project is progressing as plannedDrive clear success criteria definitions with the project teamProvide an unbiased, transparent view to share project risks, mitigations, and project recommendationsCommunicate effectively with key stakeholders regarding project status, key milestones and key decisions to be made to ensure on-time project deliveryCoordinate and lead regular project team meetings and build key relationships with stakeholders in project processesUnderstand business processes and cross functional needs to enable smooth execution of initiativesFoster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and interaction within project teamCoach on project management best practicesEnsure the customer perspective (internal, external and/or consumer) is a driving force behind business decisions and activitiesChampioning Product Data Capture across relevant functions to ensure materials are set up accurately for launchEnsuring clarity and visibility around launch deliverables e.g. volume forecasts, stock commitments etc

About you

Proven experience with cross functional innovation and renovation projects within an FMCG environment Strong end-to-end Project Management experience, with the ability to manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated leadership skills within a cross-functional team and the ability to influence without authorityExcellent collaboration, interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and influence at all level across the organisationDemonstrated tenacity and ability to solve problems and recommend next stepsExcellent communication and presentation skills and experience presenting to diverse audiencesAbility to consolidate disparate information across many teams and functions and comfortable dealing with ambiguity and changeAdvanced MS Project and MS Excel

Why Kimberly-Clark Australia?

At Kimberly-Clark, we’re about delivering incredible results, making things happen, and working together. And when we get that right, we win.

There's a reason why we've made the Forbes World's Best Employers list in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Here, our culture of care and inclusion really matters, and so does high performance. We continue to push ourselves to improve. Because we’re proud of how far we’ve come. And we’re excited about where we’re headed.  

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

Drive local impact on a global scale: A career with Kimberly-Clark is about delivering Better Care for a Better World. We do this through local care and connection. Join us and you’ll find over 800 dedicated team members helping to deliver our brands to over 2.1 billion people in 175 countries. And counting. Now THAT is impact at scale

Win in a culture of inclusion and care: We’re all different and so is every Kimberly Clark ANZ team. But you’ll soon find the common ground that keeps our high-performing teams connected. You’ll see that here, it’s not politics and egos that propel you forward; it’s integrity and trust

Be bold and own your incredible career opportunity: You don’t have to move abroad to build a global career, but here, you have the choice if you want to! At Kimberly Clark ANZ, you’ll find opportunity for the taking. You won’t get lost in the noise and you’ll thrive and grow professionally and personally.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

Find a better work/life balance with hybrid and flexible working options, tailored to suit your lifestyle plus Flex Fridays

Take advantage of 2 recharge days and 1 volunteer day each year

Enjoy discounts across the range of Kimberly-Clark products

Benefit from a variety of discounted products and services including health insurance, loan rates and novated leasing

Purchase up to 2 weeks extra annual leave

Look after your social, physical and mental wellbeing with our free wellness and mental health resources and social events

Grow your skills and knowledge with our tailored leadership and development programs, mentoring opportunities plus hundreds of online training courses

To Be Considered:

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - Kimberly-Clark Corporation. 

It all starts with you. Are you ready?

Apply today and discover what a fulfilling and balanced career looks like. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re committed to providing opportunities to the best candidates without regard for race, colour, religion or gender identity. We’re proud to be recognised in Australia as an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and to be Rainbow Tick accredited in New Zealand.

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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability 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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary LocationNorth Sydney Office

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypePart time