North America Crop Protection R&D Portfolio Manager Digital

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. 

As the North America CP R&D Portfolio Manager, you will design, implement, and drive the effective operation of portfolio management processes for delivery of the regional R&D product development portfolio. This role will drive KPI analysis and build insights that enable the regional leadership team to review and monitor progress against targets.

Duties:

• Lead regional portfolio management and planning activities in line with Portfolio Definition and Delivery Cycles.
• Engage the regional CP R&D Management Team on productivity enhancement initiatives and effective portfolio execution and delivery.
• Drive adoption of new digital tools and processes within the Project and Portfolio Management team and stakeholders to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization. This includes creating training materials, and leading communication strategy and delivery with a heavy focus on change management.
• Conduct in-depth portfolio analysis, including review of performance measurements, risk analysis, asset allocation, and internal benchmarking. Communicate areas for improvement and optimization to the Project and Portfolio Management team
• Provide analytical support to the Project and Portfolio Management team and CP leadership
• Develop new analyses to provide recommendations and highlight variances for projects in the on-going portfolio. Tracking project progress along time, cost, and current state to better prioritize the portfolio.
• Provide portfolio delivery tracking, transparency, and visibility on timelines and reporting on KPIs. Track project and portfolio delivery via measuring and reporting on KPIs.

• Minimum master’s degree in agriculture, biology, chemistry, statistics, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in portfolio management.
• MBA Preferred
• Prior experience supporting change initiatives and track record of creating value via continuous improvement.
• Recommended certification in Portfolio Manager (MoP or equivalent), Project Management (PMP or equivalent), or Agile Product Owner (PSPO or equivalent).
• Clear communicator and capable presenter.
• Ability to inspire others to embrace change.

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 a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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