Overview
Senior IT Manager R&D (Quality, Compliance & PLM) – Harrington Boyd have partnered with a global consumer goods company who is seeking an IT Senior Manager for R&D to shape and lead a brand-new function that will drive product innovation across multiple domains. This is a rare opportunity to combine vision, leadership, and hands-on execution to deliver technologies that power world-class products.
The Opportunity
In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind the IT&D agenda for R&D, Safety, Regulatory, and Quality functions. You’ll set the direction, design the roadmap, and build the infrastructure that ensures products meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance – all while enabling faster, smarter innovation.
What You’ll Do
* Build and lead a high-performing IT team dedicated to R&D.
* Develop strategies and frameworks that align with business priorities and enable scalable innovation.
* Oversee the implementation of key technologies, including PLM, Digital Simulation, Consumer Safety, Labelling, and Quality Management systems.
* Align product portfolio management activities with broader business goals.
* Introduce and embed quality systems that ensure best-in-class product performance.
* Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and other teams to streamline processes and boost efficiency.
* Bring cutting-edge technology into the product development process, keeping the organization ahead of industry trends.
* Act as a trusted advisor, providing technical leadership and support across functions.
What We’re Looking For
* A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* 8+ years of experience in R&D, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
* Expertise in Laboratory Management, PLM, Consumer Safety & Labelling, Quality Management, and related disciplines.
* Proven success in delivering complex projects and new product development initiatives.
* An entrepreneurial mindset — proactive, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to unite teams across functions.
* Strategic thinking paired with practical problem-solving ability.
* Experience with Agile ways of working.
* Understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
Why This Role?
This is your chance to leave a lasting mark by building a capability that drives innovation at scale. If you’re passionate about technology, product development, and delivering results in a fast-paced global environment, we’d love to hear from you.
If you have any questions before applying, please feel free to reach out to me on LI or email via sthomas@harringtonboyd.com
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Consumer Services
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