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IT&D Director, Sales & Marketing North America

City: Parsippany

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

In IT and D, you'll be a force for good, whether you're championing cyber security, defining how we harness the power of technology to improve our business, or working with data to guide the innovation of consumer loved products.

Working globally across functions, you'll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if you're willing to bring your ideas to the table, you'll get the support and investment to make them happen.

Your potential will never be wasted. You'll get the space and support to take your development to the next level. Every day, there will be opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through working on exciting, varied projects with real impact. And because our work spans so many different businesses, from Research and Product Development to Sales, you'll keep learning exciting new approaches.

About the role

Reckitt is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales and Marketing IT Director to lead the strategic development, implementation, and management of technology solutions that empower our sales, ecommerce and marketing teams to achieve their objectives. This role will be crucial in driving digital transformation, optimizing sales processes, enhancing marketing effectiveness, and leveraging data-driven insights to fuel growth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Sales execution, RGM and Digital marketing technologies, coupled with strong understanding of business processes, excellent project management and communication skills.

Your responsibilities

•   The IT&D Area Director will oversee the strategic direction, development, and lifecycle management of the organization's technology products.
•   Build an effective and strong partnership with business stakeholders (particularly senior level functional leaders) to ensure projects consider relevant business and IT&D priorities.
•   Build an effective and strong partnership with Global and Regional IT&D teams, to ensure projects and demand consider relevant priorities and are aligned with overall Global IT&D strategy.
•   As a key member of the Area IT&D team, contribute to the development of the Area IT&D TBD strategy and its successful implementation.
•   Be responsible for the financial part of the product lifecycle ensuring efficient resource allocation, and identify opportunity of for cost saving and revenue generation
•   Be responsible at Area Level for the IT&D operating model coherence
•   Develop, gain approval of and effectively manage a TBD roadmap for the Area and its regions. Strategic planning process
•   Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the company's business goals.
•   Define product roadmaps and ensure alignment with stakeholders.
•   Define in cooperation with Area Functional Lead, Global Product Owner, Global IT&D, KPI and benefits expected as well as a tracking methodology.
•   Ensure alignment with global Reckitt standards within the IT&D function.
•   Effectively manage external relationships to the benefit of Reckitt. This will include vendor negotiation, selection, and on-going Vendor Management.
•   Monitor IT&D trends and new technology initiatives in the respective domain to identify potential benefits / risks and ensure local / regional / global awareness of these.

The experience we're looking for

•   Min: bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
•   Experience: 15+ years of experience in managing IT and digital solutions within a sales and/or marketing environment, preferably within the CPG industry.
•   Experience with specific CPG industry software and technologies (e.g., RGM related tools, retail/Sales execution, Digital Marketing, MROI).
•   Experience with Commercial Analytics and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
•   Strong leadership experience in the past with excellent track record of leading teams and complex programs
•   Proven experience in the implementation, configuration, and administration of Sales & Marketing tools and analytics
• Understanding of digital marketing principles and technologies, including SEO/SEM, social media, email marketing, and web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
•   Experience with e-commerce platforms and related technologies is a plus.
•   Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
•   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
•   Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•   Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
•   Strong understanding of data privacy and security regulations.
•   This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

The skills for success

Digital Strategy, Product Solution Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Portfolio 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 $175,000.00 - $252,000.00

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, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more! 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.

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.

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