IT&D Manager - Sales

Reckitt Benckiser LLC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer health company is looking for an IT&D Manager in Johannesburg to lead strategic initiatives in technology and development. This role requires proven expertise in senior management within IT&D, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. The successful candidate will craft strategies, analyse market trends, and build robust relationships to drive business growth. Join a company committed to innovation and fostering talent to create a cleaner, healthier world.

Benefits

Parental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in senior management within the IT & D sector.
• Experience working in a complex organisation with global scope, preferably FMCG.
• Demonstrable understanding of manufacturing processes and IT operating models.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute strategies to meet business objectives.
• Build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Analyse market trends to uncover growth opportunities.

Skills

Digital Strategy

Cyber Security

Data Governance

Outstanding Communication

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Product Compliance

Digital Transformation

Product Solution Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Job description

IT&D Manager - Sales

City: Johannesburg

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.

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

At Reckitt, we're passionate about fostering growth, both for our business and our people. As our IT&D Manager Market/Region/Factory, you'll be entrusted with the challenge of inspiring a team to deliver excellence in everything they do. We are seeking an authentic leader who thrives in nurturing talents and moulding strategy to steer our IT & D ambition to new heights in the UK. If you're someone who revels in the dynamism of technology and development and is ready to make a tangible impact, this could be the role for you.

Your responsibilities

• Craft and execute robust strategies to meet or exceed business objectives and deliver on revenue goals.
• IT&D Manager-Factory Operations is a key role within the IT supply organisation and build relationships.
• Cultivate enduring relationships with stakeholders and harmoniously collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Analyse market trends and competitor moves to uncover opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Uphold our reputation for integrity by ensuring all activities are compliant with legal standards and company policies.
• Prudently manage budgets and allocate resources to catalyse business success.

The experience we're looking for

• Proven expertise in senior management within the IT & D sector.
• Minimum bachelor's degree in computer science.
• Experience of working in a complex organisation with a global scope. FMCG experience desirable but not essential (3 + years.
• Demonstrable Manufacturing process understanding and proficiency; experience with IT Operating Model alongside Industrial Automation and Industry 4.0.
• Project Management and Change Management skills desirable.
• Demonstrated success in fostering business growth and achieving financial targets.
• Strong leadership capabilities that encourage team development and performance.
• Clear communication and adept interpersonal skills, comfortable interacting at all organisational levels.
• A strategic and analytical mindset, comfortable navigating a fast-paced, dynamic business landscape.
• Skilled in digital strategy, cyber security, data governance, and driving digital transformation.
• Proficient in managing complex stakeholder relationships and engaging diverse groups to achieve common goals.
• Knowledge of key Industrial Automation and Data Analytics systems desirable.

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.

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.