IT&D Product Stream Architect

We are Reckitt, home to the world\’s best-loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose is to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. Join us in our mission to make access to high-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right, not a privilege. In Information Technology & Digital, you\’ll be a force for good—championing cybersecurity, harnessing technology to improve our business, or working with data to guide innovation in consumer-loved products. Working globally across functions, you\’ll own your projects from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve impactful results. If you\’re eager to bring your ideas, you\’ll receive support and investment to make them happen. Your potential will never be wasted. You\’ll have opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through diverse projects with real impact. Our work spans many businesses, from Research and Product Development to Sales, ensuring continuous learning and exciting approaches. About the role As a Strategic Product Architect, you will balance technological opportunities with business needs at the Stream level, maintaining a holistic view of the stream/platform strategy, processes, information, and IT&D/Data Assets for all product groups within your Stream. You will link the Stream\’s business mission, strategies, and processes to the IT&D strategy, acting as the guardian of architecture across all Product Groups within your Stream/Platform, considering all layers: Process/outcome, Application, Technology, and Data. Your responsibilities Lead the identification and analysis of industry and technology trends to assess their impact on the Stream\’s businesses and technology landscape. Provide input and expertise to the IT&D Strategy Office and Product Managers for budget planning and investment allocation. Develop the long-term strategic roadmap for the Stream\’s tech and data architecture, aligned with product groups. Ensure adherence to IT&D governance principles within your scope. Contribute to the development of the Enterprise Architecture community. Support the alignment of IT&D strategy with business goals through planning and strategy processes. Integrate Stream business and IT&D strategies into the Stream\’s product architecture and enterprise roadmap. Oversee the implementation and ongoing refinement of enterprise architecture activities. The experience we\’re looking for Proven experience in translating enterprise architecture into product solution architecture. Expertise in identifying and selecting strategic technology trends. Strong understanding of technical architecture, including infrastructure, integration, and automation. Proficiency in application development methodologies and TOGAF framework. Effective coordination across Product Groups/Lines. Excellent organizational and communication skills for conveying product architecture. Experience building relationships with IT&D and business leaders to understand needs. Ability to promote shared infrastructures to reduce costs and enhance information flow. The skills for success Product Development, System Development, Project & Program Management, Design Thinking, Process Automation, IT Service Management, Innovation, User Experience Design, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder & Vendor Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Digital Strategy, Product Solution Architecture, Cyber Security & Data Privacy, Data Governance, Data Analytics, Media Analytics, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Practices, Advanced Analytics. What we offer We support inclusion through global Employee Resource Groups, invest in wellbeing with parental benefits, mental health programs, and life insurance. We offer global share plans, short-term incentives for outstanding results, and a pay-for-performance culture. Equality We hire for potential as well as experience. If this role and our company feel like a good fit, we want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, religion, gender, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr