Job Description

Divisional CIO, APAC



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The Divisional CIO for APAC Consumer partners and leads the definition and enablement of the K-C\xe2\x80\x99s APAC digital business and technology strategy and transformation. The Divisional CIO for APAC Consumer will be a strategic member of the Global Business Technology Solutions team and will partner with other business functions to drive the digital roadmap for the Enterprise. S/he will be responsible for building the business capability and technology vision, roadmaps, plans and its execution.

This is a high-profile, global position requiring an experienced business technology executive, steeped in digital transformation and platforms. A dynamic leader with a high level of business insight, passion for innovation, dynamic leadership skills, transformative mind-set, and a hyper-focus on making a positive business impact.

In your Talent and HR Business Partner role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

About Us:

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we\'re proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet.

Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise, Depend brands improve the lives of people around the world. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.

Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You

Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:

• Develop strong relationships with APAC business stakeholders to define, prioritize and deliver business strategic agenda, strategically anticipating business needs
• Develop strong relationships with internal DTS organization ensuring that all functional and delivery groups are align and delivering against business strategy
• Lead APAC technology investment plans, including budgeting, forecasting, business case development, business outcome identification, business adoption plans, resourcing plans and vendor alternatives
• Partner with other consumer regions and business stakeholders to maximize globalization, scalability and overall TCO
• Lead business technology strategy, technology roadmap options, technology optimization while aligning with business stakeholders and internal DTS organization to deliver
• Partner with internal DTS organization ensuring customer experience, design thinking, scalability, stability, and cost-effectiveness are key aspects of delivered technology
• Partner with business stakeholders to accelerate and improve the customer experience, business processes, and partner ecosystem opportunities in alignment with the APAC Consumer Digitalization Agenda
• Lead the movement to one data lake and the enablement of data driven / algorithm-based processes within the APAC organization
• Partner with business stakeholders to enable agile and product methodology that aligns with DTS methodology
• Lead, develop, and mentor a top performing team with future succession and career advancement in mind
• Remove organizational barriers and foster strong teamwork, collaboration, and excellent service delivery
• Lead in identifying and enabling business and technology trends that can create business value
• Partner with internal DTS organization and external providers to ensure data privacy and secure operations and compliance to Kimberly-Clark and DTS controls

Essential Requirements:

• 15+ years demonstrable strategic impact and delivery in the global Information Technology field, operating within an innovative and highly agile customer environment.
• Demonstrated CPG, Retail experience with focus in Digital transformation s (e.g. RPA, ML/AI, dev ops, etc.), Commercial transformation, Data and Analytics and Supply Chain and Manufacturing transformation
• Experience delivering world class IT services
• Hands-on experience driving definition and enablement of business capability and technology strategies and roadmaps
• Hands-on experience leading consolidated data lakes, API\xe2\x80\x99s, and self-service platforms
• Has led large teams but comfortable working and influencing in a matrix environment
• Relevant ERP experience with SAP s/4 experience a distinct plus
• Experience in large, complex consumer-oriented industries
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Management Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. MBA or equivalent is preferred
• Collaborative and engaging leader with a proven ability to lead, train and uplift the skills of a technology team
• Ability to translate complex business and technical topics into easy to understand, commercial business cases
• A bias for action that leads to business results
• Forward thinking leader focused on applying new capabilities and technologies and unlocking emerging capabilities that result in increased competitive advantage
• Ability to partner cross-functionally in order to drive complex strategic projects
• Sound business judgement, negotiation, vendor management and communication skills, including interactions at the executive levels.

About You:

You\xe2\x80\x99re driven to 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\xe2\x80\x99re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.

What\xe2\x80\x99s on offer:

Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

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 is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA!

Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as \'World\'s Best Employer\' 2021, 2022!

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\xe2\x80\x99s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location Singapore

Additional Locations China-Shanghai, Indonesia - Jakarta, No KC Work Site - India

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

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