Digital Marketing Investment Optimization Senior Project Manager

<p><strong>We are Kao</strong>, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 19 years.</p> <p>Our Americas brand portfolio spans across three sectors; <strong>Consumer Care</strong> (<em>John Frieda, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél),</em><strong> Professional Hair</strong> (<em>Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk</em>), and <strong>Molton Brown.</strong></p> <p>Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.</p> <p><strong>About our role:</strong> </p> <p>Reporting to the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Investment Optimization, AEMEA, this role leads the AEMEA performance and investment effectiveness mini squad. It sets the regional standard for “plan, do, check, act” execution, agency and partner performance management, and investment governance. The role ensures capability building and measurable business impact at scale, in close partnership with Accenture and senior AEMEA stakeholders, with a clear focus on return on investment.</p> <p><strong>At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 37 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $125,000. We also offer a hybrid work environment.</strong></p> <p><strong>What you will do:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Lead partnership with Accenture: joint delivery plan, capability programs, tools, and measurable impact reporting.</li> <li>Lead the performance and return on investment mini squad strategy, roadmap, and operating model across AEMEA.</li> <li>Establish regional standards for measurement, learning agendas, experimentation, and benefits realization; ensure adoption and quality.</li> <li>Own regional agency performance governance: evaluation framework, scorecards, improvement plans, and escalation paths.</li> <li>Drive investment governance: decision forums, prioritization principles, and business case quality; ensure transparency and accountability.</li> <li>Senior stakeholder engagement: communicate progress, risks, and impact; influence funding and decisions with clear rationale.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you will need:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>University level education</li> <li>Advanced training in measurement, media effectiveness, experimentation, or finance for marketers preferred</li> <li>Minimum 10 years of experience in digital transformation, digital marketing, electronic commerce, analytics, or consulting