IT&D Strategy and Operations for D&A, Senior Manager (Interim)

<p><span><strong><span><span>Role Purpose</span></span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p><span><span>The Lead, Strategy &amp; Operations is a leadership role within Global Data &amp; Analytics, responsible for shaping and driving the strategy, operations, and governance agenda across the entire D&amp;A organization. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Data &amp; Analytics delivers sustainable business impact through effective portfolio management, operational excellence, and alignment with Reckitt’s enterprise priorities.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>As a member of the D&amp;A Leadership Team, the Lead provides direction, oversight, and coaching to a team of </span><span>Strategy and Operations</span><span> Managers, ensuring consistency, scalability, and strategic alignment across business and D&amp;A domains (Platforms, Products, Data Governance).</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>This role requires strong leadership, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to set direction across complex, global, and cross-functional environments, while embedding D&amp;A in Reckitt’s DNA.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span><span>You’ll:</span></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>•  </span></span><span><span>Leadership &amp; Strategy</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Serve as part of the D&amp;A Leadership Team, co-shaping the vision, strategy, and operating model for Data &amp; Analytics globally.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Translate strategic priorities into an integrated portfolio and operating agenda, ensuring alignment across business functions and IT&amp;D.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to Portfolio Managers and their teams, ensuring high performance, consistency, and career growth.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>•  Portfolio &amp; Operations Management</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Oversee the full D&amp;A portfolio through the four Portfolio Managers, ensuring prioritization, delivery, and adoption of Data &amp; Analytics products and platforms across all business functions.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Establish and </span><span>maintain</span><span> governance structures for D&amp;A portfolio planning, budget management, partner/vendor management, capability development, and communications.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Drive continuous improvement and scalability of the D&amp;A operating model, embedding best practices in agile, financial, and delivery management.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>•  Stakeholder &amp; Business Engagement</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Act as a senior point of contact for IT&amp;D and business leaders, ensuring D&amp;A priorities, budgets, and resources are aligned to business value.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Lead D&amp;A leadership forums and councils to ensure decisions are transparent, data-driven, and aligned with Reckitt’s enterprise </span><span>objectives</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Represent D&amp;A in enterprise-wide strategy, governance, and planning conversations.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>•  Financial &amp; Vendor Oversight</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Own and oversee the </span><span>consolidated</span><span> D&amp;A financial budget across people, infrastructure, and licensing, ensuring discipline and transparency.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Oversee partner/vendor performance, ensuring that relationships support delivery quality, cost efficiency, and long-term capability development.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>•  Team &amp; Culture</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Build and sustain a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across the D&amp;A organization.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Actively mentor and support the growth of Portfolio Managers, creating clear career pathways and succession plans.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Champion diversity, inclusion, and well-being within the team.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span><span>You’ll</span><span> succeed because you have…</span></span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Proven leadership </span><span>track record</span><span> with 12+ years of experience in Data &amp; Analytics, IT, or digital delivery, including 5+ years in senior leadership or strategy/operations roles.</span></span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Deep understanding of Data &amp; Analytics products, platforms, governance, and operating models, with the ability to connect technical delivery to