Project Manager Executive Communications & Engagements

Objective:

The objective of this position is to support the Head of CEO, Executive & Thought Leadership Communications (ETL) in ensuring consistent and effective messaging for the CEO and the Global Leadership Team (GLT), establishing them as a team of thought leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver executive briefs, talking points, slide decks, and key messages for engagements with a wide range of stakeholders, such as global teams, customers, industry partners, governments, NGOs, academia, and media, in collaboration with business units, regions, functions, and especially business sustainability/public affairs.
• Ensure that briefs, engagements, and messaging are aligned with internal stakeholders across all communication channels and teams, primarily media relations, social media, and internal communication, with a strong focus on supporting the business in our key regions markets.
• Support and facilitate content creation, led by the Executive Communications Manager, to position Syngenta Group and the CEO as a thought leader in the agriculture and food industry.
• Monitor and inform the Head of ETL about topics, trends, and risks relevant to the CEO and Global Leadership Team (GLT).

• Extensive experience in business development, public affairs, politics, or global communications
• Strong project management and excellent PowerPoint skills
• Ability to write, lead, develop, and align complex briefings and project plans and provide hands-on support for the implementation of high-level engagements
• Ability to work under tight timelines and deal with ad hoc requests
• Work experience in a large multinational organization or corporation
• Proven track record of written communications
• Experience in engaging with senior stakeholders and excellent partnership/stakeholder management skills
• Native English speaker or a comparable level of English, both oral and written; any additional language, particularly Chinese, French, German or Portuguese, will be considered an asset
• Positive mindset and strong team player
• Availability to travel globally for the role, approximately 30%

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment  
• Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce  
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees 
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options 
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other family friendly initiatives

Syngenta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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