A global leader in essential health and hygiene products, improving lives every day.
Kimberly‑Clark is looking for a GBS Automation & AI Lead who will help create Better Care for a Better World by bringing professional expertise, talent, and drive to build and manage its portfolio of iconic brands. In this role you will contribute to delivering better care for billions of people worldwide, starting with your own impact.
Reporting to the Sr. Manager – Digital Solutions, Data & Analytics, you will lead enterprise‑grade Automation, AI/ML, and Agentic AI initiatives across GBS. Your responsibilities include designing, developing, and executing solutions, providing expert guidance on AI governance, partnering with leaders and SMEs to set roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with global standards and data policies.
The role requires strong analytical abilities, hands‑on experience with AI frameworks, machine‑learning model development, and programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL. You should also have solid knowledge of generative and agentic AI, RPA tools like Blue Prism, and analytics platforms including Celonis, Power BI, Tableau, and VBA, combined with excellent communication and stakeholder‑influence skills.
Automation and AI are strategic capabilities for GBS, driving reduced complexity, higher efficiency, stronger controls, and scalable digital‑first operations across regions and functions such as Accounting‑to‑Report, Procure‑to‑Pay, and Order‑to‑Cash. Your work will support transformation roadmaps, change‑management initiatives, and continuous improvement across the global business services organization.
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in AI, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field, with at least three years of recent AI solutions development experience. Proven leadership in AI/automation programs within a GBS or global shared‑services environment, proficiency in relevant tools and languages, strong problem‑solving and facilitation abilities, and fluent English are required. Applications are accepted through the online portal.
Kimberly‑Clark’s legendary brands—Huggies®, Kleenex®, Kotex®, among others—reach millions daily, and the company is committed to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. Employees benefit from flexible hybrid work arrangements, a purpose‑driven culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the world.