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Job Description You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. In This Role, You Will Lead complex, cross‑functional product development programs for our dispenser and smart/IoT solutions portfolio. Own programs from concept through launch and post‑launch optimization, bringing together internal and external development teams to deliver differentiated, high‑quality products on time and within scope. Coordinate work across hardware, firmware, software, and operations, manage risks and tradeoffs, and keep stakeholders aligned through clear communication and strong program leadership. Report to the Senior R&D Manager – Dispensers and be based in Roswell, GA. Lead end‑to‑ end product development programs from concept through launch, including post‑launch optimization of dispensing systems and smart/IoT‑based solutions. Coordinate internal and external teams across hardware, firmware, software, and operations to deliver integrated solutions. Collaborate, lead and coach vendor partners throughout product development, go-live, and post launch lifecycles. Build and maintain integrated timelines and plans, making informed tradeoffs on scope, schedule, resources, and cost while maintaining quality. Run the core program routines (planning, standups, reviews, gate meetings) and track progress against clear goals and milestones. Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, driving mitigation plans and timely decisions. Ensure products meet agreed performance, quality, safety, regulatory, and launch‑readiness expectations. Provide clear, concise status updates and recommendations to leadership and cross‑functional partners. Capture lessons learned and improved “Ways of working” across future product programs. Document and help protect intellectual property generated through development activities. 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. Qualifications In one of our manufacturing 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 or advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. 7+ of experience in a variety of technical assignments, including leading complex product development efforts. Proven track record of delivering new electro‑mechanical products or major product renovations from concept through launch. Experience with design and commercialization activities related to: Plastics and injection molding. Electro‑mechanical systems. Low‑power, battery‑operated devices. Experience with design controls, design verification/validation, and change management processes. Strong proficiency with program and project management methodologies (Agile/Scrum, stage‑gate, or hybrid) and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or MS Project. Demonstrated ability to Build and manage multi‑release product roadmaps and integrated project plans. Identify and manage risks, depe