At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital transformation in manufacturing, ensuring smooth execution and performance of key programmes.
- Company: Reckitt, a global leader in hygiene, health, and nutrition with an inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Comprehensive wellbeing support, parental benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and potential; we value your unique journey.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team making a real impact on global health and wellness.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in programme management or digital transformation; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
This job is with Reckitt, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. 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.
Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics.
About the role:
- Programme Execution & Control: Own the overall programme plan across DMB and Digital Factory. Ensure clear prioritisation, milestone tracking, and delivery alignment. Drive execution discipline and follow-through across all workstreams.
- Performance & Reporting: Establish transparent reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies. Provide structured input to leadership and SteerCo. Drive visibility of programme performance and outcomes.
- Governance & Alignment: Ensure consistent application of governance and decision-making processes. Align stakeholders across Supply, IT&D, factories, and partners. Support escalation and resolution of critical issues.
- Programme Coordination: Act as central coordination point across all stakeholders. Manage interdependencies across workstreams and sites. Ensure alignment between planning, decisions, and execution.
- Tools & Ways of Working: Drive effective use of modern programme management and reporting tools (e.g. MS 365 and related platforms). Establish structured, pragmatic ways of working across the programme. Enable teams to work efficiently and transparently.
The experience we're looking for:
- 8+ years of experience in programme management, operations, digital transformation, or a related field. A formal degree may be beneficial but is not essential.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complexity and multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working across business, IT, and external partners.
The skills for success:
- Highly structured, proactive, and outcome-oriented.
- Strong ability to connect people and topics across the organisation.
- Pragmatic, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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.
Head of Digital Manufacturing Execution (PMO) in Slough employer: Reckitt
Reckitt is an exceptional employer that champions inclusivity and diversity, making it a fantastic place for professionals seeking meaningful careers in supply chain management. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, Reckitt empowers its team members to thrive while contributing to a cleaner, healthier world. The opportunity to lead innovative digital transformation initiatives in a global setting further enhances the appeal of this role, ensuring that employees are at the forefront of industry advancements.
