Group Transformation Director - PMO at Reckitt

About the role

The Group Transformation Director plays a pivotal role in overseeing a portfolio of change and transformation initiatives that align with Reckitt’s strategic objectives. This role ensures effective governance, benefit realization, and alignment across business, technology, and organizational design. The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive transformation across Functions and Areas. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in process improvement, change management, and cross-functional delivery, with the credibility to influence senior executives.

Your responsibilities

Strategic Alignment:
Develop and drive a coherent transformation strategy that supports the organization’s long-term goals and priorities.

Portfolio Governance:

• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks to ensure effective oversight, prioritization, and control of the transformation portfolio.

Benefit Realization:

• Drive the delivery of measurable business value and benefits from transformation programs.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, representing the transformation function at governance boards and steering committees.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues that may impact delivery.

Change Management:

• Champion change readiness and adoption, embedding new ways of working across the organization.

Reporting and Oversight:

• Provide timely, accurate reporting and maintain strong governance oversight across all transformation initiatives.

Embed Portfolio Management Tool

• Drive ongoing embedding and adoption of the groups Portfolio Management platform (SNOW SPM).

The experience we're looking for

• A track record of leading significant organisational transformations within global corporations or consultancies.
• A strategic mindset paired with strong analytical skills to inform decision-making and drive initiatives.
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership with the ability to communicate effectively and manage stakeholders.
• Agile and flexible thinking that enables you to lead change in a complex and dynamic environment.
• A collaborative spirit that thrives in team management and cross-functional project coordination.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale transformation or change portfolios in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong background in program/portfolio management, governance, and benefit realization.
• Experience working with senior executives and influencing strategic decisions.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, MSP, Agile, or equivalent) are advantageous.

The skills for success

Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Communication and Collaboration, Problem-Solving Abilities, Adaptability and Flexibility, Negotiation, Risk Management, Technical Expertise, Leadership and Team Management.