Embark on a Transformative Leadership Journey at Reckitt: Vice President of Global Process Excellence
Are you a visionary leader passionate about driving operational excellence and shaping the future of global business services? Reckitt, a company dedicated to protecting, healing, and nurturing in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world, is seeking a distinguished Vice President of Global Process Excellence to join its dynamic Global Business Services (GBS) organization.
This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a purpose-driven global company. You will be instrumental in architecting, stewarding, and continuously improving end-to-end global business processes that underpin Reckitt’s vision of standardized, digital-first, and customer-centered operations. This role is more than a traditional back-office function; it's a strategic powerhouse where innovation meets impact.
Advantages for Aspiring Candidates:
- Strategic Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the global business processes of iconic brands that touch millions of lives daily, from Dettol and Lysol to Durex and Nurofen. Your contributions will directly enable Reckitt's mission to make hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right, not a privilege.
- Innovation Hub Leadership: Lead GBS Labs, Reckitt’s dedicated innovation and transformation hub for process excellence. You will have the opportunity to diagnose, redesign, and implement cutting-edge solutions for inefficient or underperforming processes, driving significant business outcomes.
- Global Collaboration & Influence: Foster global collaboration and embed a culture of continuous improvement across diverse functions, geographies, and leadership levels. You'll act as the chief internal consultant for business process transformation, commanding influence and driving change.
- Team Development: Lead and develop a team of experienced Global Process Owners (GPOs) responsible for key enterprise processes such as Order to Cash (O2C) and Source to Settle (S2S). This is a chance to mentor and empower future leaders in process excellence.
- Career Growth in a Purpose-Driven Organization: Reckitt offers a supportive environment with a focus on inclusion and individual career journeys. You'll find extensive opportunities for professional development, supported by a range of benefits designed for your wellbeing and a culture that values potential alongside experience.
Key Considerations for Your Career Path:
- Extensive GBS & Transformation Experience: This role requires a deep understanding of Global Business Services, strategy, consulting, operations, and transformation within complex global matrix organizations. Candidates with a proven track record of leading enterprise-wide process ownership and change management will find this a compelling challenge.
- Leadership Acumen: The ability to lead and develop global teams, including GPOs, is paramount. You should be an inspirational leader with excellent executive communication skills, capable of articulating a clear vision and driving consensus.
- End-to-End Process Ownership: A strong background in leading global process design, continuous improvement, and ensuring end-to-end outcome performance is essential. You will be responsible for the measurable results of global processes in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, compliance, and client satisfaction.
- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: Success in this role hinges on robust strategic thinking, combined with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, investment analysis, budgeting, productivity management, and financial reporting.
- Embrace Potential: Reckitt champions a "hire for potential as well as experience" philosophy. Even if you don't meet every single criterion, if this role resonates with your aspirations and Reckitt’s purpose, your unique perspective is highly valued.
This is a significant leadership opportunity for individuals looking to make a tangible difference in a global, purpose-led organization. If you are driven by excellence, innovation, and a commitment to a cleaner, healthier world, we encourage you to explore this exciting prospect.