Technical Project Manager
Reckitt
IT, Operations
Wilson, NC, USA
USD 90k-134k / year + Equity
Posted on Jul 1, 2025
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.
Supply
Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.
About the role
Step into a dynamic and high-impact opportunity as a Technical Project Manager, where you’ll be at the forefront of leading and supporting the end-to-end execution of manufacturing facility projects—from initial design through to operational readiness. In this broad, cross-functional role, your primary focus will be ensuring the timely delivery of technical project activities aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence.
You'll collaborate with key stakeholders across Engineering, Quality, Technical, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and external partners to drive critical initiatives in facility design, equipment qualification, validation, and technology transfer. As you grow in the role, you'll take ownership of a broader project portfolio, supporting change management, New Product Implementation (NPI), and Existing Product Development—while also taking on leadership of a dedicated team.
Your responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of large-scale manufacturing facility projects from a technical supply perspective, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational goals.
- Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, maintaining accountability for timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and oversee integrated project plans across technical and manufacturing workstreams, ensuring coordinated execution.
- Collaborate cross-functionally across site teams and sister sites to achieve key project milestones, remove roadblocks, and drive seamless implementation.
- Build a strong understanding of commercial and category drivers to align technical initiatives with broader business objectives.
- Own the delivery of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Existing Product Development (EPD) programs, managing supply elements up to 10 months prior to launch through to first commercial supply.
- Ensure transparent communication of project status, timelines, risks, and changes to strategy with all relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor project performance and critical path activities, holding teams accountable for timely execution and deliverables.
- Coordinate with Packaging and Category Supply Project Managers to manage SKU complexity, support market strategies, and optimize launch timings.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
The experience we're looking for
- Degree-level education in a science or engineering-related field; a Project Management Certification is desirable.
- Strong background in process development, technology transfer, and facility start-up environments.
- Proven experience in manufacturing technology within the FMCG or pharmaceutical industries.
- In-depth understanding of cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with FDA and EMA regulatory requirements.
- Proficient in project management, with hands-on experience using planning tools such as MS Project or MS Planner.
- Demonstrated financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to identify and act on business opportunities.
- Results-driven, energetic, and solutions-oriented with a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
- Skilled at navigating cross-functional teams, using tailored communication and influence strategies across diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with the product and validation lifecycle.
- Previous line management experience is a plus.
The skills for success
Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building, Relationship management, Business accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced analytics, Data analytics, Manufacturing excellence.
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.
Salary Range
USD $90,000.00 - $134,000.00
Hiring Range: 90,000 - 115,000K
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.
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.