At Syngenta our goal is to build a team thats both collaborative and dependable in the agriculture industry. We provide top-notch seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that help farmers succeed.
Our R&D Team seeks a dynamic professional to spearhead Operational Excellence and Performance Reporting across our Temperate R&D Hub encompassing North America and Europe.
This pivotal role will:
- Standardize KPIs across functions
- Implement productivity initiatives
- Drive strategic priorities through project management
- Enhance transparency via dashboards and KPI tracking
- Lead efficiency improvements in Seeds R&D
- Support market segment teams in meeting goals
- Shape our success story
The ideal candidate will optimize processes reduce costs and improve business outcomes across functions. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape strategic initiatives and directly impact our bottom line.
Key skills: Project management data analysis and fostering a metric-driven culture.
Accountabilities:
- Develop an Operational KPI Governance process across all crops and regions in the Hub (Hub includes North America and Europe regions) and drive KPI tracking and reporting.
- Establish a robust mechanism for timely monitoring via reviews.
- Drive standardization for KPI monitoring and transparency to the LT.
- Collaborate with other hubs regions and global teams to share best practices and set standard KPIs.
- Ensure timely escalation and updates through reviews.
- Act as the main contact for KPI/Metrics info working closely with the Hub LT.
- Drive productivity governance and reporting across the hub fostering effective collaboration between regional SBI and finance to improve operational productivity.
- Support regional teams in productivity projects with business case creation.
- Participate in the Global Productivity Network. Provide oversight for strategic projects and OKRs monitoring progress advising on escalations and driving updates.
- Collaborate with global BOP teams for OKR compliance.
- Demonstrate success in delivering critical objectives with strong financial acumen and operational effectiveness.
- Manage projects and stakeholder relationships in complex environments.
- Lead with purpose manage risks adapt to change and influence stakeholders across functions and regions.
- Build internal relationships swiftly to enhance efficiency.
- Be agile challenge the status quo and adapt solutions rapidly working effectively across functions without direct authority.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in engineering Business Administration Finance or related field; MBA preferred.
- 5 Years of relevant experience.
- Ability to influence key stakeholders across regional and hierarchical boundaries. Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions and influence without direct authority.
- Ability to rapidly build relationships with key internal partners to drive efficiency and reduce complexity in internal processes.
- Ability to deal effectively with organizational complexity and ambiguity.
- Agile mindset to function in and respond to a rapidly changing business environment.
- Willingness to challenge status quo and take calculated risks to drive positive change innovation and efficiency.
- Ability to quickly adapt and learn in different situations critically and deliver solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions and influence without direct authority.
Additional Information:
- Travel domestic.
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as atop employerby Science Journal. Learn more about ourteamand ourmission here: is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time