Onsite IT&D Director, Technical Projects

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About the role

  • IT&D Director leading large-scale, complex infrastructure transformation initiatives at Reckitt. Responsible for strategic oversight and cross-functional alignment to deliver resilient and scalable infrastructure platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the Global Platforms project and programme roadmap in alignment with enterprise architecture and business strategy
  • Provide direction on technology modernisation, cloud adoption, data centre optimisation, and network transformation initiatives
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across IT&D, Security, Operations, Finance, and external partners to establish clear vision, priorities, and success metrics
  • Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of complex, multi‑workstream infrastructure projects using appropriate methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
  • Establish governance structures, delivery frameworks, RAID processes, and reporting mechanisms for effective programme control
  • Ensure all infrastructure solutions adhere to architectural principles, security standards, and compliance requirements
  • Drive proactive risk management, resolving issues and dependencies across teams and external suppliers
  • Develop and manage programme budgets, forecasts, and cost models
  • Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier performance management
  • Ensure value-for-money delivery across infrastructure components, services, and consultancy
  • Lead and develop high-performing programme and project teams, including internal staff and external delivery partners
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring clear communication and alignment across diverse technical and business groups
  • Act as the executive-level point of escalation for programme issues, risks, and decisions
  • Ensure smooth handover of new infrastructure services to operations, including documentation, monitoring, support models, and training
  • Define change management pathways to minimise business disruption during major infrastructure transitions
  • Drive continuous improvement and standardisation across infrastructure delivery practices

Requirements

  • 15+ years of IT infrastructure experience
  • At least 5 years leading large, complex transformation programmes at enterprise scale
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
  • Advanced certifications in project or programme management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP)
  • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure domains: Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), Networks (WAN/LAN, SD-WAN), Data centres & compute platforms, Storage & backup, Security, identity, and access management, End-user computing
  • Proven track record of delivering multi‑million‑pound infrastructure programmes in global or multi-site environments
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams, integrators, and third‑party vendors
  • Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
  • Experience working with enterprise architecture functions and standards-driven environments.
  • Executive-level communication and stakeholder management.

Benefits

  • Parental benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
  • Life insurance for all employees globally
  • Opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes
  • Short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results.
  • Pay for performance philosophy

Job title

IT&D Director, Technical Projects

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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