Senior Product Developer (Project Management)
Senior Product Developer
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.
In this role as a Senior Product Developer, you will serve as a key member of the Scott® Bath Consumer Product Development team and provide product leadership to ensure successful development, commercialization and launch of products. You'll build from consumer insights to product design and market launch, incorporating Sustainability initiatives throughout. This role will include a focus within fiber strategy planning and execution in partnership with the Materials Development Team. In this role you will work in conjunction with R&D team members and cross-functional partners from Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing to execute projects. This position reports to the Scott® Bath R&D Manager and is based from the Kimberly-Clark offices in Neenah, WI.
In this role, you will:
Lead a cross-functional R&D team to deliver project goals, identify and drive learning plans, manage project timeline, and drive adherence to key dates/deliverables to ensure project is on-track.
Lead programs focused on the development and commercialization of tissue innovation, including sustainable fiber implementation and consult/support of Scott LCM-Business continuity initiatives.
Partner with business and market research team members to develop and execute plans to gather consumer insights and drive product innovation in support of strategic business plan goals.
Work closely with Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance teams, among others, to achieve project goals; significant influence without authority required.
Provide work direction, while coaching and mentoring members of the cross-functional R&D team.
Ensure all work complies with Corporate Safety, Regulatory, Product Safety, and Quality requirements.
Document knowledge and report research and development work as required by R&D policy and IP needs.
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.
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.
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:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
A minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management and/or product/process development
Proven track record of effectively communicating to and influencing leaders/team members across all levels of the organization
Prior experience leading projects from idea through execution
Ability to provide work direction to team members not in a direct reporting relationship
Up to 30% travel, with potential for increased frequency of travel around product launches/implementation
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science related field
Prefer 10+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge and background in customer/consumer needs identification
Experience in project management/product development, particularly Development & Commercialization (D&C)
Work experience across a range of R&D or Marketing disciplines
Understanding of Family Care products, brands, business, and technologies and financial acumen
Strong understanding of fiber implications within product design
Ability to mentor and develop others
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
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.
To Be Considered
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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.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary Range: $106,000 - $130,500 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.
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.
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Primary Location
Neenah - West R&E OfficeAdditional Locations
Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full time