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Digital Transformation Lead - Veg P&S

  1. SE Production Operations
  2. Enkhuizen
  3. Syngenta Seeds

Job description

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You will contribute by:

  • Being a catalyst for change, guiding the organization through the complex process of a digital transformation. 
  • Managing a team that promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Developing strategies and ways of working that leverages digital to enhance our business processes, increase efficiency, and improve our capabilities. 
  • Leading the implementation and adoption of digital tools, ensuring we have what is needed to utilize these tools and achieve the value.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure digital initiatives align with business objectives. 
  • Establishing metrics to track progress and impact of digital initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience.
  • +5 years of experience within Agriculture business.
  • +5 years of experience leading teams and/or transformational journeys.
  • +5 years of experience utilizing data to define and track effectiveness of investments.
  • Demonstrated strategic mindset, understanding what is needed to establish a strategy and roadmap.
  • Strong aptitude for technology and enjoys delivering value through digital solutions.
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to connect and tailor messaging based on the different levels and needs of the organization. 
  • Builds good relationships and capable of influencing and creating alignment across different stakeholder groups.
  • Exceptional organization skills with the capacity to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.
  • Experience partnering closely with IT to deliver a digital transformation.
  • Competent with Agile delivery, OpEx/Sig Sigma, and/or Design Thinking.

 

Preferred capabilities

  • Ability to anticipate and think ahead of business needs to propose innovative solutions or approaches.
  • Experience translating complex business opportunities and challenges into digital needs.
  • Experience with leading transformation or change within a Seeds Production and Supply team.
  • Understanding of Agriculture industry, specifically Vegetable Seed value chain and dynamics
  • Understanding of key business drivers for profitable growth

Additional Information

What We Offer:

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.


Company Description

About Syngenta

Syngenta Group is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Our 49,000 people across more than 100 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society, and our planet – making us the world's most local agricultural technology and innovation partner. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

About Us

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture through discovering and applying new and novel technologies to real world problems. We are looking for curious, determined, and high performing individuals who will push hard for breakthroughs that help the company. You will be a key team member collaborating with stakeholders, business leaders, digital and information technology partners, and external partners in the relentless pursuit of delivering value.

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