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Project Manager

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Job description

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  • Manage site project portfolio and investment plan
  • Conduct feasibility study for potential investment projects incl. business case development
  • Develop and agree a project charter and lead a detailed scope change management process to be implemented once the project scope is fixed
  • Create a project organization with the competence and experience to deliver such a complex project. Develop a feeling of “1 team, 1 plan” within the project team
  • Staff the project team to provide the right skillset on projects and provide direction and vision to the project team ; contribute to Coaching and development of less experienced people
  • Manage and ensure rigor with the CAPEX investment estimate and delivery of the project within +/-10% of the finally sanctioned value
  • Develop collaboration with key partners, including Regular peer reviews of the project
  • Communicate actively with all involved functions of the organization, incl. reporting on project/schedule/cost and escalation of issues
  • Identify and manage project risks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree or higher in Chemistry/Engineering/Science
  • Experience in leadership of large investment projects / chemical manufacturing / technology transfers
  • Extensive years experience in chemical / pharmaceutical industry (manufacturing environment), with strong project management experience
  • Good understanding of change management and process risk analysis as well as maintenance.
  • Structured & rigorous approach ensuring effective coordination to ensure safe, reliable, effective & sustainable implementation.
  • Results orientated
  • Ability to function mostly in “helicopter” mode, but yet able to be immersed in detail to resolve time, budget or HSE critical issues competently, quickly and decisively
  • Fluent in both, German and English, French would be a good asset

Additional Information

  • We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
  • The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence
  • 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, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, certificates and diploma) – reference number 18047726.


Company Description

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.

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