Role purpose:

Lead Crop Protection (CP) product life cycle management projects (high complexity), and work closely with Asia Middle East Africa (AMEA) product line leads on new active ingredient and regional new formulations in Russia-Kazbec countries (Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan)Ensure delivery of projects in line with strategic drivers, within agreed timelines and budget, and according to company R&D governance frameworkLead multi-functional project teams in overcoming external challenges to ensure continuity of development portfolio and unlock growth potentialBusiness partner at cross-functional project development forums and leadership teams in Russia-Kazbec countriesSupports Russia-Kazbec Head CP Development in driving CP development portfolio prioritization and implementing CPD strategic prioritiesSupports Head CP Project and Portfolio Management AMEA to lead and deliver special projects/initiatives as needed, including business improvement initiatives, digital transformation, new business opportunitiesCoaching and capability building of junior project manager to manage lower complexity projects.

Accountabilities

Lead and deliver the agreed CPD portfolio of projects for Russia-Kazbec CP development projects.Manage resource deployment, risk profile and clarity on project progress and delivery to milestones and budget.Lead multi-functional project teams to proactively identify, document, and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities for rigorous control of product development.Represent Russia-Kazbec countries’ positions and requirements in regional development teams for new active ingredient and regional formulation development.Lead projects through established stage gate promotion governance process at Regional levels; ensure documentation for stage promotions are well prepared and archived; and ensure appropriate stakeholder engagement with technical and commercial stakeholders before governance body review.Provide transparency of development costs and business value of managed projects in project and portfolio management IT tools to enable fact-based, timely decision making and portfolio reporting.
Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Science degree to MSci level; Agronomy, Biology or Chemistry background preferred; Additional qualifications in finance/business administration/MBA.Advanced project management training, such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent qualification is desirable.

Critical experience

At least 7 years of project / program / portfolio management experience, proven track record of project managementHands on business experience preferably in agrichemicalsExperience working in Russia-Kazbec countries
Additional Information

Critical knowledge

Fluent in EnglishProven record in the application of project and/or portfolio management methodologiesTechnically competent with a broad-based science knowledge, ability to learn quickly to understand CPD activities and the resources required to deliver themGood understanding of Agrichemical business strategies and principles of value creation for growers is a plusBroad knowledge of the Syngenta business gained through experience in a range of different roles and functions is a plusBroad knowledge of or ability/interest to quickly learn the use of digital technologies for product development in AgribusinessBroad knowledge of or ability/interest to quickly learn supporting IT tools (SmartChoice, Qlik, SmartSheet)Change management experience

Personal capabilities

Strong track record in leading teams for successful outcomesAn excellent communicator, able to use different styles to influence and build effective relationships at both working and senior levelsGood interpersonal skills and capability to operate effectively in a matrix organizationRigor in fact finding, ability to set clear objectives and to define how to reach them, create accountabilities for project team members and willingness to review and reactStrong organization skillsStrong facilitation skills to plan and manage effective meetings and decision makingAbility to think and work in complex structures.

Critical success factors & key challenges

Sound project management knowledge and experience, able to lead cross-function teams to deliver complex projectsGood business acumenStrong problem-solving skillsData-driven individual with strong ability/interest to adopt digital technologiesAble to identify risks and lead project teams in implementing mitigation actions in timely mannerAble to challenge processes and behaviour, avoid complexity to improve efficiency, influence stakeholders to bring positive changeExcellent interpersonal, networking and communication skillsSelf-motivated, independentCultural awareness, international/regional experience