Strategic Excellence Manager

The Strategic Excellence Manager drives transformational change across Syngentas North American operations by connecting cross-functional teams and leading future-focused planning initiatives. Leveraging automation AI and data-driven insights this role optimizes critical business processes including BAP MBR Pricing and Marketing Campaigns while championing North American priorities globally and ensuring alignment with the S4 HANA implementation.

Duties:

• Lead Strategic Planning & Innovation  Drive the annual strategic planning cycle using AI-enabled forecasting scenario modeling and agile methodologies to adapt quickly to market changes and future-proof commercial processes.
• Redesign & Automate Planning Processes  Simplify and scale planning workflows by implementing automation tools AI-driven insights and decision intelligence frameworks that eliminate manual inefficiencies and accelerate execution.
• Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration  Build strategic partnerships across Marketing Sales Finance and Analytics teams while representing North American priorities in global forums to align on innovation-first objectives.
• Deliver Performance Intelligence  Deploy real-time dashboards and predictive analytics to track KPIs monitor campaign performance and identify risks early for proactive mitigation.
• Champion Commercial Excellence Initiatives  Establish digital governance frameworks and continuous improvement processes that standardize operations and drive data-backed decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in business or quantitative field required; Masters degree (MBA Marketing or related) preferred.
• 5 years in Marketing Sales Strategy or Commercial roles with proven leadership in digital transformation process automation and strategic planning.
• Understanding of agricultural industry dynamics seeds/traits market and commercial operations within complex B2B environments.
• Familiarity with AI automation tools data analytics platforms and digital workflow optimization to drive process efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders lead organizational change and deliver projects in agile environments using data-driven problem-solving.
• Track record of challenging legacy thinking implementing future-focused solutions and driving commercial excellence initiatives.

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. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time