IT&D Director, Analytics North America - Parsippany, NJ

IT&D Director, Analytics North America - Parsippany, NJ, US, 07054 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

The Director of Analytics will be a strategic leader responsible for driving data-driven decision-making across a significant business unit or function within North America Reckitt. This role will lead a team of talented people, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to identify key business questions, develop robust analytical frameworks, and deliver actionable insights that drive growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of leveraging analytics to solve complex business problems in a fast-paced consumer goods environment.

Your responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the analytics strategy for the assigned business unit or function, aligning with overall business objectives and priorities. Identify opportunities to leverage advanced analytics techniques to unlock new insights and drive innovation.
• Team Leadership and Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability. Provide guidance, coaching, and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D) to understand their business needs and translate them into actionable analytics projects. Effectively communicate complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical Framework Development: Design and implement robust analytical frameworks, methodologies, and data models to address key business questions. Oversee the development of dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide clear and concise insights.
• Advanced Analytics Application: Drive the adoption and application of advanced analytics techniques such as predictive modeling, machine learning, segmentation, and optimization to improve business outcomes.
• Data Governance and Quality: Collaborate with data engineering and IT teams to ensure the availability, accuracy, and integrity of data used for analysis. Champion data governance best practices and contribute to the development of data infrastructure.
• Performance Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the impact of analytics initiatives on business performance. Identify areas for continuous improvement and optimization.
• Innovation and Best Practices: Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in analytics and data science. Evaluate and recommend new tools, techniques, and methodologies to enhance the analytics capabilities of the organization.
• Budget Management: Manage the analytics budget for the assigned area, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximizing return on investment.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. A Master's or Ph.D. degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in analytics, data science, or a related field, with a significant portion of that experience in the consumer goods industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing high-performing analytics teams.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business questions into analytical frameworks.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data mining, and advanced analytics techniques (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, time series analysis).
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS).
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for data and a strong desire to drive business impact through analytics.


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 [email protected]. 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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