Senior Manager Rewards Ops Product Owner

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: Mid-Senior Level

FUNCTION: Marketing – Consumer Experience

LOCATION: Winston Salem, NC

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Consumer Experience is seeking a passionate business professional to join the Digital Operations team responsible for product ownership of the Company’s state-of-the-art brand rewards programs, including management of the rewards catalogue, redemption codes, Loyalty+/Campaigns, enhancements, financials, and affiliated provider administration.

Positioned within the digital operations team, the role also serves as a subject matter expert providing rewards consultation and planning guidance to all parties in Consumer Experience and Brand Marketing. As new opportunities arise for rewards capability enhancements or new technical components, the product owner is responsible for briefing the Digital Commercial Development team for production within the environment to ensure potential application across all brand rewards programs.

The role requires prior experience overseeing large manufacturer rewards programs that feature touchpoints ranging from packaging, proprietary web/app, and external digital partnerships. Emphasis is placed on the ability to cultivate relationships, diversity of thought, driving execution, and product administration.

Reports to                Director Digital Operations

Number of Direct Reports     1

Core Relationships                  Internal – Internal Commercial Business units including, but not limited to Consumer Experience and Brand Marketing

External – Rewards service providers, external partnershipsGeographic

Scope      DRBU

Travel Required      15%

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive plans for consumer rewards campaigns, ensuring alignment with business objectives.


• Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with vendors, ensuring they meet the needs of the Rewards Team and DBS/IT stakeholders.


• Platform Governance: Facilitate the governance of the rewards platform, maintaining high standards of operation and security.


• Financial Administration: Manage the financial aspects of the rewards program, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.


• Project Management: Lead rewards initiatives from conception to operation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.


• Performance Measurement: Track and report on the performance of the rewards program, using data to drive continuous improvement.


• Catalog Management: Maintain and enhance the rewards catalog, ensuring it remains attractive, competitive, and relevant to consumer needs.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree required


• 5+ years of regulated industry experience


• 5+ years rewards product administration


• 5+ digital marketing or related fields


• Familiarity with Adobe martech stack


• Prior experience managing service providers and external partnerships


• Strong communication, collaboration, credibility, and influencing skills

BENEFICIAL

• MBA  

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 at [email protected].