LAS Senior Program Manager

Location: Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Make the difference:

You will be part of LAS IT and Digital team and will support Seeds Business.

Through the values ​​Passion for customers, Long View & How matters you will live and experience more of us.

The Senior IT Program Manager plays a crucial role in driving the achievement of organizational objectives through effective management of complex IT programs and portfolio. They are responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of solutions and programs, from strategic planning to execution and delivery. By providing strategic direction and guidance, the Senior IT Program Manager ensures that programs are aligned with the broader business goals and objectives.

Here is how this role will be critical to our business:

1. Program Strategy and Planning:

• Develop program strategies, roadmaps, and plans that align with Syngenta’s objec-tives and priorities.
• Identify and define program goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough program assessments, including risk analysis, resource require-ments, and feasibility studies.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive program schedule, ensuring that tasks and milestones are clearly defined.

2. Program Execution and Delivery:

• Oversee the execution of programs, ensuring adherence to the defined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Establish effective governance structures, communication channels, and decision-making processes for program teams.
• Monitor program progress, track key performance indicators, and implement correc-tive actions as necessary.
• Mitigate risks, resolve issues, and manage dependencies to ensure program delivery within agreed-upon parameters.

3. Stakeholder Management:

• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, project sponsors, and cross-functional teams.
• Engage stakeholders in program planning, provide regular updates on progress, and address concerns or feedback.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize program requirements, balancing competing interests and expectations.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring alignment with program goals and managing any potential conflicts.

4. Resource and Financial Management:

• Optimize the allocation of resources, including budget, staff, and external vendors, to support program objectives.
• Monitor and control program budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring financial discipline.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to manage contracts, vendor relationships, and procurement processes.
• Regularly assess resource needs and make recommendations for adjustments or enhancements as required.

5. Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive program status reports, executive-level presentations, and other communication materials.
• Effectively communicate program progress, risks, and successes to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and clarity.
• Facilitate regular program review meetings, steering committee sessions, and stakeholder engagements.
• Promote a culture of open communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within program teams.

At Syngenta Group we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.

Essential for this position:

• IT professional or similar
• Advance level of English (mandatory)
• Knowledge in SAP/Salesforce or similar (Mandatory)
• Program Management Expertise (Mandatory): Proven track record in successfully managing complex IT programs, including large-scale initiatives with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Leadership and Team Management: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster trust, build relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen: Ability to think strategically and align programs with organizational goals, considering market trends, business priorities, and technological advancements
• Risk Management and Problem Solving: Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing circumstances, ensuring program success in dynamic environments.
• Communication and Influencing: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and concepts to diverse audiences.
• Financial and Resource Management: Solid understanding of financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

Be part of the Syngenta Group Experience

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits

• Dynamic and international environment

• Modern office environment and collaboration tools

• Forward thinking policies (e.g. remote working, career breaks)

• Support personal development in a diverse and inclusive environment

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability.

Syngenta and its affiliated companies will never request any remuneration for participating in the processes that we publish on our career site, or on social networks or job boards with which Syngenta has an agreement.

Be part of a leading company that brings plant potential to life

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.