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

Embark on a transformative career path with Reckitt, where your expertise as an IT & D Portfolio Manager is essential in helping us achieve our purpose. In this pivotal role, you'll shape the digital landscape of our global business by steering a suite of innovative products and platforms. Your strategic vision will not only manage Reckitt's digital transformation but also nurture a team of experts dedicated to connecting and empowering every member of our dynamic enterprise. As the Portfolio Manager for Intelligent Automation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Reckitt's digital transformation strategy, focusing on automation and AI-based platforms. You'll manage a portfolio of innovative projects leveraging technologies such as UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, and process mining tools to enhance efficiency, productivity, and decision-making across the organization.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Intelligent Automation portfolio.
• Oversee a suite of automation and AI projects, ensuring they deliver measurable business value and ROI.
• Manage and mentor a team of portfolio managers.
• Work closely with the Product Group Directors / Product Line Managers / Product Owners and the Squad to ensure that the messaging, demands, priorities, budget, capacity, timelines, and delivery are fully aligned and generating the intended value/outcome.
• Implement and maintain portfolio management processes and standards specific to automation initiatives.
• Drive the adoption and integration of key platforms such as UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, and process mining tools across the organization.
• Manage relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends in automation and AI to keep Reckitt at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Participate in Vendor QBRs to ensure that feedback is continuously provided to help keep the service levels predictable.

The experience we're looking for

• 10+ years of experience in IT portfolio or product management, with a strong focus on automation and AI technologies.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale automation initiatives and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Deep understanding of automation platforms such as UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, and process mining tools.
• Strong background in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Expertise in establishing portfolio management standards and processes for automation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in change management and cultivating stakeholder relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget planning and forecasting for automation initiatives.
• Data analytics and visualization skills.
• Knowledge of process optimization and re-engineering techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).

The skills for success

Product Development, system development, Project Management, Programme Management, Design Thinking, Process Automisation, IT Service Management, Innovation Processes, Innovation, User Experience Design, Change Analyst, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Value Analysis, Change Management, Adoption, Technology Adoption Lifecycle, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Outstanding Communication, stakeholder engagement, Digital Strategy, Product Solution Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Portfolio Management, Data Governance, Product Compliance, Media Analytics, advertising, Consumer Engagement, Market Value, Market Chain, Data Driven Practices, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Governance.

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.

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.