IT&Digital Senior Manager, Finance, HR & ERP & Operations, North America

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

Location: Nutley

We are seeking a strategic and assertive IT&D leader to spearhead Operational & Value Excellence across North America and Global Sales product streams. 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 VP , 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 leadership role that requires a strong persona , capable of influencing senior stakeholders, managing change, and shaping the future of IT&D in a dynamic consumer goods environment.

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

2. Value Excellence

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

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

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

2. 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.

3. Area Project Leadership

• Deliver strategic projects and programs aligned with IT&D transformation goals.

• Manage TSA transitions with Essential Home to minimize operational dyssynergies.

• Integrate factories into IMEx operations with a focus on value and cost efficiency.

4. Leadership & Team Management

• Inspire and lead teams across North America and Global Sales.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

• Build strong relationships with regional directors, product teams, and IT&D leadership.

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.

The experience we're looking for

-Bacehlor´s degree required. MBA as desired.

-At least 10 years of experience handling large programs through techno-functional management.

-5-7 years of experience in product/portfolio manager, preferably in consumer goods, consulting or pharma.

-Leadership Excellence: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.

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

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

-Change Management: Skilled in leading 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, 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 $168,000.00 - $252,000.00

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.