Innovation PMO

Innovation PMO

Job Description

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 role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU. 

We are looking for a PMO Lead for Innovation Projects who will be responsible for establishing and managing the Project Management Office (PMO) with a focus on Agile methodologies tailored for innovation-driven projects. This role ensures the effective application of Agile principles to support the development and execution of innovative projects, driving the successful delivery of new products, services, and solutions while optimizing processes and resource utilization.​

Key Responsibilities include:

• Agile PMO Strategy for Innovation

  • Develop and implement an Agile PMO strategy specifically designed for innovation projects, aligning with the organization's strategic goals and innovation objectives.

  • Create and enforce Agile frameworks and best practices tailored to the needs of innovation projects, including roles, ceremonies, and processes.

  • Ensure integration of Agile principles into the PMO’s governance structure to support iterative development, rapid experimentation, and adaptation.

• Agile Methodology Integration

  • Guide the adoption and execution of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) in innovation projects to enhance flexibility, collaboration, and speed.

  • Support project teams in implementing Agile practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and continuous feedback loops.

  • Promote Agile values and principles, fostering a culture that embraces experimentation, learning, and innovation.

• Innovation Project Management

  • Oversee the management of innovation projects, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and are delivered effectively using Agile practices.

  • Implement Agile tools and techniques to manage and prioritize innovation projects, such as product backlogs, roadmaps, and iterative development cycles.

  • Monitor and report on project performance, including progress, milestones, and outcomes, using Agile metrics and KPIs.

• Resource Management & Optimization

  • Optimize resource allocation for innovation projects by applying Agile principles, ensuring teams have the necessary skills and capacity.

  • Develop and maintain Agile resource management systems to track availability, allocation, and utilization specific to innovation projects.

  • Resolve resource conflicts and support project teams in adapting to changing requirements and priorities

• Risk & Issue Management

  • Establish Agile risk management practices for innovation projects, focusing on early identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.

  • Support project teams in addressing issues and impediments using Agile frameworks, ensuring timely resolution and transparency.

  • Monitor risk and issue trends across innovation projects to identify and address potential systemic challenges.

• Performance Tracking & Reporting

  • Define and track Agile KPIs specific to innovation projects, such as velocity, cycle times, and innovation impact.

  • Generate and present performance reports to stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, progress, and results of innovation projects.

  • Conduct Agile retrospectives and reviews to assess project performance, gather feedback, and implement improvements.

• Stakeholder Communication & Engagement

  • Communicate PMO and Agile initiatives effectively to all stakeholders involved in innovation projects, ensuring alignment and transparency.

  • Facilitate Agile meetings, including sprint reviews, planning sessions, and stakeholder demos, to ensure active engagement and collaboration.

  • Manage stakeholder expectations by providing clear, actionable information on project status, risks, and achievements

• Process Improvement & Innovation

  • Identify and implement process improvements within Agile practices for innovation projects, leveraging feedback and performance data.

  • Lead initiatives to enhance Agile processes, using insights from innovation projects to refine practices and optimize results.

  • Encourage experimentation and innovation, applying Agile principles to test new approaches and drive project success.

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, millions 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. 

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You’re driven to perform at the highest level with a passion for Project management, Agile methodologies and innovation. As a person, you’re a self-driven and highly motivated, inspired by continuous improvement and optimization, someone who is always taking initiative to make things better.

You will also need the following qualifications:

• Proven experience in Agile project management and leading a PMO focused on innovation or similar high-impact projects.

• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and their application to innovation projects.

• Strong influencing and team management skills, with experience in guiding and mentoring Agile teams and project managers.

• Proficiency with **Agile tools** (e.g., Jira, Trello) and project management systems

• Excellent communication skills, with experience in stakeholder management, reporting, and Agile facilitation.

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)**, **Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)**, or similar certification is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Innovation, or a related field; Master’s degree or advanced qualifications are a plus.

Total Benefits

We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance. Our belief in promoting a healthy work-life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well-being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme. 

Certain benefits, such as flexible work schedules and parental leave, can be tailored to meet specific individual needs, giving our employees the flexibility to manage their commitments inside and outside of work. We are proud to be rated as a top 100 workplace for working mothers for two years in a row.

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. 

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

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Primary LocationUnited Kingdom- Flexible Location - South East England

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Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time