Senior Manager Transformation (Fixed-term contract till December 2027)

On-site in Berk·Added 13 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Reckitt

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Overview

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The role

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.

Global Business Services

Behind our iconic power brands that touch millions of lives daily - from Dettol and Lysol to Durex and Nurofen - lies a dynamic and vital engine: Reckitt's Global Business Services (GBS).

Our team is not just another department, we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt. GenAI (Genesis) is one of the key pillar / enabler for GBS Enterprise.

Working with the GBS team and global functions, you'll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. 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 areas of the business you'll keep learning exciting new approaches and be at the leading edge growing Shared Services capabilities.

About the role

Senior Manager Transformation sit within the GenAI (Genesis) PMO team in Global Business Services. The team provides dedicated resources to work alongside the GBS & GenAi strategic projects and programmes. Typically, this senior role manages projects/programs across assigned function(s). As GBS embarks on implementing its Service Management Operating System, your role as a Senior Manager Transformation in this delivery programme will present an exciting opportunity to be involved in the shaping and delivery of a key workstream and how we transform our business.

Please note that this position can be located in either Slough, UK, or Warsaw, Poland.

Your responsibilities

Manage multiple workstreams/programs and stakeholders within the GenAI transformation
Lead program management, mobilisation, governance, and reporting for GenAI (Genesis) initiatives. Be the key transformation lead for assigned function(s) and external vendors
Lead the day-to-day operational and tactical delivery of assigned projects / programs, including tracking progress, managing dependencies, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks, issues, and constraints (resource, time, and budget)
Manage project scope and stakeholder expectations, ensuring any changes are assessed for impact on cost, timeline, and resources, and appropriate approvals are obtained from sponsors
Produce clear and timely project reporting, including progress updates, success metrics, and lessons learned, to ensure transparency and continuous improvement across the programme
Plan, facilitate, and follow up on governance forums, including steering committees and RAID management, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered
Collaborate effectively with internal programme team, external delivery partners and suppliers to drive successful project outcomes and maintain strong working relationships
Ensure adherence to the organisation's Project Management Framework, standards, methodologies, and tools
Define and maintain clarity of roles and responsibilities within the project team, including ownership models such as RACI
Demonstrate strong and visible leadership, acting with integrity, transparency, and professionalism in all interactions with stakeholders and team members
Set, manage, and continuously align project expectations while effectively delegating tasks and managing delivery across cross-functional teams
Identify, manage, and resolve conflicts or competing priorities between individuals, teams, or stakeholder groups
Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with business stakeholders to support successful delivery and long-term engagement
Support the Program Director in shaping the new GenAi capability/enabler/Team within GBS. This includes handling ad-hoc tasks and mentoring junior colleagues

The experience we're looking for

Project delivery: Proven experience (8+ years) delivering complex projects end-to-end within agreed scope, time, cost, and quality constraints. Strong planning, execution, and coordination skills with a high level of attention to detail
Project oversight: Demonstrated ability to manage risks, issues, dependencies, and governance within a structured environment. Experience applying project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)
Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and outcomes. Understanding of IT&D & GBS landscape and ways of working
Supplier & partner management: Experience working with third-party suppliers or delivery partners, ensuring effective collaboration and holding partners accountable for delivery

The skills for success

Program inception: Can-do attitude with entrepreneurial spirit. Ambition to grow and perform complex tasks and acquire new skills, comfortable with uncertainty, and adaptable to a rapidly changing environment
Stakeholder management: Ability to build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, and engage effectively at all levels
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences, including clear reporting and impactful presentations
Leadership: Ability to lead without direct authority, motivate and inspire teams, and drive accountability across diverse stakeholder groups
Problem-solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, evaluate options, and make informed decisions
Organisation & prioritisation: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and focus

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.

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews

Application
Recruiter conversation
With a recruiter · Phone call · 30 min
An informal call to talk through your background, achievements and motivations, plus practical details like salary expectations, notice period and availability.
Hiring Manager interview
With Hiring Manager and wider team
A skills-based interview with the hiring manager and wider team, focusing on your experience, strengths and how you approach real situations; using the STAR method is recommended.
Second interview (selected roles)
With stakeholders · Not every role
For some roles, a second interview such as meeting stakeholders or completing a presentation or case discussion.

Typical time from application to onboarding is up to 40 days, though timelines vary by role, location and interview scheduling.
AI may be used to research Reckitt or prepare, but application materials and interview answers should reflect the candidate; Reckitt does not use AI in candidate decision-making.
Candidates who reach a Hiring Manager interview always receive feedback from their recruiter, regardless of outcome.