IT&D Product Portfolio Manager

Slough, Berkshire
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

We are ReckittHome 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 & DigitalIn 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 roleThe IT&D Product Portfolio Manager - Commercial offers an exciting opportunity to push boundaries and have a big impact by supporting one of the most critical markets within Reckitt.The goal of this role is work across Product and Adoption, to understand what the local and wider business digital product requirements are, ensure these products are adopted, discover what digital/technology platforms will make a difference to the business and help prioritise how the business invests in future digital products.You will work across the entire product and adoption lifecycle and directly report back to business leaders on whats working, and what do we need to do next to get the maximum impact from our commercial technology product investments.The incumbent will work across all business units within the Northern European Market and will be a key contributor to unlock the full potential of our digital investments.Your responsibilities

Realise the value from our global IT&D services, products and programmes
Create competitive advantage with our customers, consumers and external partners from IT&D capabilities
Create symbiotic business partnering with key functional leaders in the market
Drive the reduction of local IT solution footprint
Ensure tight budget management and control
Close interaction with IT&D area product leads for both value realisation, change mgt and road map definition
Provide stage gate oversight and sign-off (business case, gap analysis, go live, TTS) of all IT&D approved projects
Develop process flows, and use cases to maximise simplification and value
Develop and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Handle business conflicts and negotiate solutions to maintain smooth operations.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of services / products against agreed targets, conducting regular service reviews and providing reports to senior management.
Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
Managing a team of 3 people

The experience we're looking for

Previous experience of managing a porfolio of commercial technology products
Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise between the business and its customers, and to maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Ability to think strategically and anticipate changes affecting the business environment.
Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues promptly.
A good understanding of IT services and how they align with business needs.
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
Exposure to IT portfolio management.
Degree in an analytical discipline
Flexible mindset with good capacity to deal with ambiguity and adapt to change
Experience in Agile / SAFe methodologies would be an advantage

The skills for successDigital Strategy, Product Solution Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Portfilio Management, Data Governance, Product Compliance, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Outstanding Communication, stakeholder engagement.What we offerWith 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.EqualityWe 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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