Assistant Manager

Job Description This job is with Reckitt, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. Our HR Team are the force for good that bring Reckitt's ambition to life. We work together to ensure the delivery of sustained profitable growth by unleashing the power of our purpose, people and performance.Now is an exciting time to be part of shaping the future of HR, influencing an exciting global organisation, while developing business and functional leadership skills, all at the same time.Whatever your role in our HR community, you'll take ownership of your projects and workstreams. We focus on developing our leaders to spearhead our culture and growth, so you'll be supported and mentored to deliver the right plans to drive business performance - and we'll celebrate the results with you along the way. About The Role The Project Management Office (PMO) plays a pivotal role in planning, scheduling, executing, supporting, and monitoring multi-country HR transformation initiatives. This position is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with RB standards, with a strong focus on governance, stakeholder engagement, and benefit realization. Your responsibilities - Be responsible for end to end project management activates. - Lead project tracking and communication across geographies. - Provide timely status updates and actionable feedback to senior leadership. - Serve as the primary liaison for local teams, including handling inquiries and invoicing. - Drive issue resolution and develop mitigation plans as needed. - Ensure robust governance and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle. - Formulate, organize, and oversee multiple projects across regions and manage interdependencies wherever needed. - Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, milestones, and timelines. - Report progress in accordance with the defined governance framework. - Facilitate effective communication with cross-functional working groups. - Collaborate with Implementation and Technology teams to maintain accurate resource forecasts. - Make informed decisions based on available data and stakeholder input. - Manage project risks, issues, decisions, and actions through structured logs. - Oversee change control processes and associated documentation. - Coordinate with teams (globally) to address country-specific requirements. - Act as a liaison and backup for other PMO functions to ensure seamless coordination. - Customize processes to meet local needs while adhering to global project standards. - Demonstrate strong business acumen and strategic thinking in program execution. - Ensure timely updates of dashboards and reports in line with reporting schedules. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of the project management framework. The experience we're looking for - Master's degree from a recognized institution. - 7-10 years of experience in multi-country process transitions and project management related to HR. - Certification in Project Management (PMP or Prince2 Practitioner) is highly desirable. - Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, IT, and Procurement. - Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and dynamic environments. - Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - Quick learner with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures. The skills for success Diversity and inclusion, Data and Analytics, Storytelling; Data led storytelling, Organisational structure, Coaching skills; Facilitation skills, Change management, Execute plans, Strategic mindset, Employment engagement, Digital literacy, Commercial accumen, Courageous leadership. Competencies Change AgilityCultural Fit (overall)Functional Competencies (Overall)Functional ExpertiseResults Agility What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy. Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don't always tick all the boxes. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.