IT&D Director, Technical Projects
Reckitt
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Hyderabad • India
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cloud adoptiondata centre optimisationnetwork transformationAgileWaterfallproject managementbudgetingforecastingcost optimizationrisk management
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional collaborationcommunicationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingteam developmentstrategic planninggovernancenegotiationchange management
Certifications
PMPPRINCE2MSP