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Kimberly-Clark · 2 hours ago

Portfolio & Planning Solution Architect

Kimberly-Clark is a global leader in consumer products, known for its iconic brands like Huggies and Kleenex. The role involves designing integration patterns, optimizing data architecture, and enhancing user experiences within the PPM platform to support portfolio management and analytics.

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Responsibilities

Architect and steward integration patterns between the PPM platform and enterprise systems (Finance, HRIS, Work/Agile tools, Identity), ensuring designs are scalable, resilient, and aligned to enterprise data, security, and architecture standards
Define and optimize the PPM data model (hierarchies, objects, fields, relationships) to support portfolio analytics, capacity planning, benefits tracking, and executive reporting with trusted, high‑performing data
Build and refine automations (notifications, routing, validations, SLAs) that remove manual effort, improve data quality, and enhance the user experience—with configuration over customization wherever feasible
Establish and maintain technical standards, environment strategy, release/version controls, and change processes that protect platform stability, security, and auditability
Configure intake forms, prioritization models, delivery workflows, scoring frameworks, and role‑based views that make it easy for portfolio, program, product, and resource leaders to do the right thing by default
Implement role‑based access, SSO/SAML/SCIM integrations, and least‑privilege models that balance usability with data protection, segregation-of-duties, and compliance requirements
Serve as the technical bridge among Enterprise Architecture, Data/Analytics, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Finance, and vendor/implementation partners; translate business processes into scalable designs and future‑state roadmaps
Partner with change/enablement to provide admin‑level documentation, release notes, and role‑based training that drive adoption and sustained value; triage advanced platform issues and small enhancement requests
Platform Administration, Configuration, & Customization
Create and manage user accounts, permissions, roles, license allocations, and portfolio-based access controls. Maintain role-based security models aligned to data governance and operational needs
Serve as the first point of contact for end-user technical issues, functional questions, or small enhancement requests. Partner with change management to deliver training, documentation, and onboarding resources
Develop platform scripts, rules, and configurations that streamline processes and support operational workflows. Leverage native platform capabilities wherever possible, ensuring configuration precedes customization
Configure intake workflows, forms, scoring models, custom fields, and delivery workflows across the PPM platform. Support process standardization across Programs, Portfolios, Products, and Resource Management

Qualification

API integrationsAgile platformsData architectureScriptingAutomation logicRole-based access controlsTechnical governanceCross-functional liaisonEnd-user supportChange management

Required

Strong technical knowledge of Agile or Work Management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, ADO, Smartsheet, Craft, etc.)
Experience designing or managing API integrations and data flows across enterprise systems
Hands-on experience with scripting, automation logic, and configuration frameworks
Strong understanding of portfolio and program management processes and data models
Knowledge of identity/security models (SSO, SAML, SCIM) and role-based access controls
Ability to translate business processes into scalable technical design

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Benefits

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.

Company

Kimberly-Clark

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Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.

H1B Sponsorship

Kimberly-Clark has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (38)
2024 (14)
2023 (31)
2022 (24)
2021 (10)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Craig Stephen Slavtcheff
Chief R&D Officer
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John Carmichael
President, North America
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