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IT & Digital Business Partner Manager Finance/HR/Legal

City: Nutley

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Information Technology & Digital

We are seeking a strategic IT&D manager to spearhead Operational & Value Excellence across North America for Corporate Functions. This role is pivotal in maximizing value realization, driving cost optimization, and ensuring operational excellence across IT&D initiatives. Acting as the right hand to the Area Head, the incumbent will lead cross-functional collaboration, challenge the status quo, and embed value- and cost-driven decision-making into the DNA of the organization.

This is a high-impact role that requires someone capable of influencing senior stakeholders, managing change, and shaping the future of IT&D in a dynamic consumer goods environment.

About the role

At Reckitt, we're passionate about fostering growth, both for our business and our people. As our IT&D Manager you'll be entrusted with the challenge of inspiring a team to deliver excellence in everything they do. We are seeking an authentic leader who thrives in nurturing talents and moulding strategy to steer our IT ambition to new height.. If you're someone who revels in the dynamism of technology and development and is ready to make a tangible impact, this could be the role for you.

Your responsibilities

1. Lead IT&D FHL (Finance, HR & Legal) function

Experience in handling IT solutions in functional domain

Vendor & Demand Management

Parter with Global team to drive deployment, adoption and value generation of implemented tools

Own, support and sustain the local applications

Develop process and business knowledge of the FHL functions

2. Value Excellence

Drive adoption of value-driven decision-making across all levels using a crawl-walk-run approach.

Manage and Implement value-monitoring tools to track product performance across markets and report to IT&D leadership – NA.

Embed value criteria into strategic product planning, deployment, and portfolio decisions.

Align decisions with strategic IT&D objectives using value measurement frameworks.

Optimize ROI by exposing product value and associated costs.

Accelerate transition from legacy systems (250+ solutions) by identifying value optimization opportunities.

3. Cost Management

Establish robust cost discipline across North America

Lead austerity planning to meet cost targets and deliver significant savings by 2027.

Govern IT&D funding with clear principles, criteria, and frameworks.

Use financial intelligence to remove barriers and enable strategic execution.

Oversee YTD spend and lead annual planning cycles.

Harmonize financial operations.

5. Strategic Enablement

Define and collate strategy maps across functions and regions.

Track value realization and adoption metrics.

Identify vulnerabilities and lead risk mitigation efforts.

Liaise with Srategy and Operations teams to ensure strategic alignment.

Conduct service management reviews and challenge leadership team members constructively

The experience we're looking for

At least 5 years of experience in product/portfolio management or related roles, preferably in consumer goods or consulting with financial background.
Bachelor´s degree in any related field.

Leadership Excellence: Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Financial Acumen: Strong understanding in cost management, budgeting, and financial governance.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to define and execute strategic roadmaps aligned with business goals.

Change Management: Skilled in managing transformation initiatives and managing organizational change.
Analytical Expertise: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to support data-driven decisions.
Innovation & Agility: Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at driving innovation and continuous improvement.

The skills for success

Digital Strategy, Product Solution Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Portfilio Management, Data Governance, Product Compliance, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Outstanding Communication, stakeholder engagement.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $143,000.00 - $215,000.00

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

EU Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $143,000.00 - $215,000.00 USD.

The final salary offered will be determined using objective, gender-neutral and role-related criteria, including relevant skills, experience and qualifications, role scope and responsibilities, market benchmarks, and consistency with the Company's reward framework.

This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to the applicable plan rules and Company, business, and individual performance. The role may also be eligible for additional benefits in accordance with Company policy and applicable local legislation.

The Company is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable pay practices. Candidates will not be asked to disclose their current or previous pay.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

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