Project Manager

The purpose of this role is to manage and deliver multiple IT / business development projects using traditional / agile methodologies (Scrum/Spotify/LEAN) within agreed budget, time and quality. The incumbent ensures the success of the project by managing all projects from initiation to closure with an outcome of achieving desired business value

• Deliver IT projects using agile methodologies (Scrum/Spotify/LEAN)
• Setup and manage right sized project organization which contains needed resources with required competencies
• Resolve conflicts/remove obstacles and help teams implement changes effectively.
• Manage each project’s scope and timeline
• Be a key contact and manage communications effectively with internal & external stakeholders
• Ensure high quality deliverables/MVP at end of each phases/iterations
• Provide regular project status versus plan, risk and issues, decisions by having regular and transparent communications within all stakeholders of the project.
• Help build a productive and proactive environment where team ‘own’ the product and enjoy working on it
• Work with cross-functional platform and architectural teams to define and resolve dependencies
• Help teams implement changes effectively.
• Guide teams to higher agile maturity
• Accountable for project documentation (e.g. solution design, go-live reviews, capital proposal)

Experience

• Overall 9 - 13 years of project delivery / development experience gained in large / complex organizations
• Min. 5 years of project management experience with at least 3 years in managing projects using agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver large, complex, high profile/value projects
• Proven skills in leading the development and implementation of IT and Functional strategies
• Management of senior stakeholders up to EVP level.
• Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams and proven ability to influence others to achieve positive outcomes
• Demonstrate strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives
• Advanced level of proficiency in planning, change management and problem solving and able to resolve issues of a highly complex and strategic nature
• Good to have experience managing functional SAP related projects in Finance or Procurement (SAP FICO, AP, AR, SAP Ariba or similar experiences)
• Experience of driving and leading innovative solutions
• Detailed level of understanding of agile techniques and processes and how they can be applied to solve both Business and IT solutions
• Agile certified / accredited
• Project management certification preferred (e.g PMI, Prince2)
• Possesses significant level of Agile PM background
• Ability to work precisely on a very detailed level whist maintaining focus on the higher-level objectives to ensure appropriate allocation of time and resources
• Ability to consistently gather data and to provide effective reporting
• Able to manage high levels of uncertainty and ambiguity in a dynamic environment which is sometimes hostile
• Ability to drive outcomes and operate hands-on when needed
• Sound change and people management expertise Cultural awareness, international experience
• Strong communication skills with ability to effectively engage and coach the stakeholders 
• Experience in working with agile tools like JIRA, Mural etc.

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 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.

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

Note: Syngenta 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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