Director IT - Corporate Functions (HR, Legal, and Business Comms & Sustainability)

Reynolds American is evolving at a pace like no other organization.

To achieve the ambition we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be the change!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Senior Level

FUNCTION: Digital Business Solutions

LOCATION: Winstom-Salem

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reports to: Senior Director IDT – Corporate & GBS

Number of Direct Reports: 3

Core Relationships: Internal – Business Partners in HR, LEX, BC&S

   External – Global Peers in IDT Corporate & GBS; Third-Party support teams, system integrators, and software vendors

Geographic Scope:  Global

Travel Required: N/A

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Aligns with the HR, LEX and BC&S organizations on our overall technology strategy to support digital transformation including delivery of technology projects.
• Assist defining for the US and aligning globally on the overall digital strategy required to achieve our digital transformation vision in HR, LEX & BC&S areas.
• Engages with HR, LEX and BC&S business units to optimize IT service delivery and to fully demonstrate IT capabilities and provide strategic advice and business partnering through thought leadership to meet business outcomes whibringing to bearing automation, analytics, and innovation in technology space as key enablers.
• Maintain close alignment with the peers in global IDT Corporate and BC&S team in UK and to influence key partners in US for adoption of global technologies.
• Collaborates with HR, LEX and BC&S business units, vendors, and IDT staff to handle and streamline processes including finding opportunities for automation to drive simplification and cost reduction and leverages internal and external networks of peers and cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization to drive strategy and then influence and manaleadnge.
• Serves as program manager for large, critical initiatives ensuring delivery of argument objectives and promotes learning and development of direct reports demonstrating leadership and providing mentorship. 
• Ensures the Company vision, performance objectives and ethos are supported and encourages others to act in the best interest of the company and maintains awareness of sophisticated emerging technologies and communicates value/impact for the enterprise and adopting standard methodologies from the industry.
• Manage a team accountable for delivery on all HR, LEX and BC&S projects and Business as Usual support, including the enterprise OpenText and SharePoint platforms.

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

• Do you have a strong background in leadership in a Technological environment?

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Confirmed experience in project management, leadership of others, application of technology, operational business processes and vendor performance management (10 years’ experience preferred).
• Strong working relationships with software vendors and digital partners
• Strong communicator and able to clearly articulate value of digital solutions to non-technical colleagues
• Experience in digital transformation and proven Project Management expertise delivering business benefits on time, within scope and within budget
• Awareness of established and new technologies and strong strategic, financial, analytical and creative thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills working with clients, vendors, and project team members and good client facing and internal communication skills both verbal and written
• Bachelor’s degree in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field of study and or business experience.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or other related field preferred.

BENEFICIAL

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• ITIL certification.
• Experience in SAP SuccessFactors suite including Employee Central Payroll.
• Awareness of web and API technologies including AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience in FDA validated system support.
• Proficient in Information Security standards and effective strategies.
• Experience in Vendor Performance Management.
• Experience in the definition and delivery of big data business analytics.

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefit Information

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Paid Leave:
  • Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
  • Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
  • Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
  • Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
  • Funeral Leave
  • Short-Term Disability Leave
  • Long-Term Disability Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Released Time for Children’s Education
  • Community Outreach Leave
  • Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company's potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American Inc.and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email atTalentAcquisition@RJRT.com.