Project Manager

About this opportunity:

We are looking for a Project Manager to support the delivery and coordination of multi-functional global projects within the supply chain function at Syngenta.  You will possess a strong change management skillset to be able to embed the smooth transition of projects into steady state which will lead to successful benefits realization and delivery on customer expectations. You will work closely with the Sponsors and Program Managers to support the mobilization and daily operations of individual projects / delivery teams within the overall program framework.  You will take overall responsibility for successful implementation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and completion of multiple projects.

You will be accountable for:

• Management of projects with a budget of approximately $1m-$25m.
• The successful delivery and scale-up of new digital tools and business processes with a strong focus on customer experience.
• Development and monitoring of project plans including integrated schedules, budget, quality management, resource planning and communications.
• Preparation of regular project and program management reporting including, but not limited to: steering committee material, budget summaries, project dashboards, balanced scorecards, and Risk, Issue, Dependency and Assumption Logs.
• Engagement of key stakeholders, both internally and externally, across all regions and functions to support the change management journey.
• Helping to maintain consistently high standard project management activities using recognized standards and best practices, utilizing Syngenta’s 3PM framework and sharing effective tools/techniques with the wider practice.
• Coordinating and tracking all interdependencies between projects within the program, either directly or through program workstream leads.
• Drive the rigor to manage milestones, and effectively manage changes or scope creep which could derail the critical path.

Skillset required for the role:

• Leadership capability to influence a wide array of internal and external stakeholders, and acting as a change agent on certain occasions.
• A track record of delivering in a matrix organization.
• Results-orientated with good business acumen.
• Strong but adaptable communication style, tailoring content to the needs of the audience, but also an effective listener.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong team player working with global and regional teams.
• Details and quality orientated.
• Logical & structured approach to work and problem-solving.
• Manages complex relationships across a diverse and global program team.
• Is resilient in a changing environment and keeps calm under pressure.
• Analytical thinking skills to achieve a change plan
• Self-starter and enthusiastic

Knowledge & experience:

• Program or project management experience, ideally with a qualification in one of Syngenta’s recognized approaches (e.g. PMP, Prince2, MSP, Agile Scrum, etc.)
• Knowledge of Project and Program management recognized best-practices and frameworks, such as MSP and PMBoK.
• Experience working in supply chain operations and eHSE
• Experience working in complex, global environment where many project members and stakeholders are remote.
• Experience working with standard project management methodologies and tools, including: Microsoft Teams & Office Applications; Smartsheets;
• Leading governance meetings and driving the agenda for decision making with the stakeholders
• Understanding of the political pressures on stakeholders and the business realities they face.
• Experience within large-scale global software or systems integration projects highly desirable.
• Experience working in Hybrid Agile-Waterfall projects desirable
• Appreciation of Manufacturing beneficial, but not mandatory
• Fluent in EnglisH

In return for your skills and knowledge Syngenta will offer:

• Competitive benefits package
• Up to 31.5 days holiday
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees

We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

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- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.