VP - Head of Tech, Corporate Functions, HBS, & Sustainability

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

The Vice President of Technology, Corporate Functions will lead the technology strategy and execution for corporate functions including Finance, HR, Business Services and Sustainability. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of technology trends and their impact on corporate functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading technology transformations and driving innovation in a corporate environment.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…

• Build, develop and execute the technology strategy for corporate functions in alignment with the overall business strategy;

• Collaborate and build relationships with senior leaders in Finance, HR, Business Services and Sustainability to understand their technology needs and deliver solutions that drive business value;

• Lead and manage a team of technology professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support;

• Oversee the implementation of technology projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards;

• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new technologies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate functions;

• Ensure the security and compliance of technology systems and data within corporate functions;

• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality technology services;

• Monitor and report on the performance of technology systems and initiatives, making recommendations for improvements as needed;

• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices and apply this knowledge to drive continuous improvement.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field;

• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a focus on corporate functions;

• Proven experience in leading technology transformations and driving innovation;

• Strong understanding of technology trends and their impact on corporate functions;

• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team;

• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders;

• Experience with a breadth of technologies including ERP (ideally SAP/S4 Hana), Workday, cloud computing, data and analytics, cybersecurity, and other relevant technologies;

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically;

• Experience managing budgets and financial planning for technology initiatives.

• Experience in a similar role within a global, large, complex organisation;

• Professional certifications in project management, cybersecurity, or other relevant areas;

• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.

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Why Join Us?  

The future of everyday health is changing. And we’re the people changing it. In front of us is an incredible opportunity to go beyond what any of us have done before. And make everyday health more achievable, more inclusive and more sustainable. For more and more people. So, join us, as we build one of the world’s leading consumer healthcare companies. Join us to innovate our category-leading brands. To better understand people’s everyday health needs. To tackle the biggest barriers that stand in their way. To change individual and societal behaviour. Join us to work with colleagues who share your restless energy. To explore your interests. To stretch yourself to do the best work of your career. And join us, as together we build a working experience that encourages us all to lead happier, healthier, more productive lives. The way we see it, every day is an opportunity for better. And we’re going all in to realize it.

Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/
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