Job Description

About Syngenta: Syngenta is one of the world's leading agriculture innovation company ( Part of 28 Billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improve global food security by enabling millions of farme About Syngenta : Syngenta is one of the world's leading agriculture innovation company ( Part of 28 Billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Role purpose Drive the effective and efficient operation of the portfolio management processes, particularly the Portfolio Definition Cycle (PDC) for delivery of the APAC Crop Protection Development (CPD) portfolio Provide transparency of costs and business value of APAC CPD portfolio to enable fact-based, timely decision making and portfolio reporting Drive the use of cross-functional data to gain actionable insights through digital tools to enable the regional leadership team to review and monitor progress against KPIs Lead portfolio improvement initiatives aligned with regional CPD Strategic Agenda Ensure close alignment with other regions and global CPD teams to maintain consistency and leverage best practice in processes, governance, and ways of working Own communication of development portfolio information among the key global, region & country stakeholders Work in partnership with Head Project & Portfolio Management, marketing leadership and project teams to define regional development priorities Lead and ensure delivery of special projects/initiatives as needed, including business improvement initiatives, digital transformation, new business opportunities Accountabilities Lead regional Portfolio management and planning activities, in line with PDC cycle Support the regional Project & Portfolio Management Head on productivity enhancement initiatives and effective portfolio execution and delivery Support the regional Marketing team with portfolio analysis and generation of insights to improve decision-making Tracking, monitoring, and reporting of portfolio delivery status, regional commitments, and KPIs/milestones Support APAC CPD reporting, such as Business Plan Review (BPR) Lead and ensure delivery of regional special projects/initiatives as needed Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities Knowledge and technical capabilities Proven record in the application of project and/or portfolio management methodologies Proven track record of analysing and visualizing large amount of data for actionable insights Technically competent with a broad-based science knowledge, ability to learn quickly to understand CPD activities and the resources required to deliver them Broad knowledge of the Syngenta business gained through experience in a range of different roles and functions is a plus Broad knowledge of or ability/interest to quickly learn supporting tools (SmartChoice, Veeva, QlikView, Salesforce, SmartSheet) Change management experience Experience At least 7 years of project / program / portfolio management experience Hands on business experience preferably in agrichemicals/life sciences/chemicals (and/or several years with leading management consultancy) Experience with industry-leading data visualization tools (Qlik, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) a plus Personal Capabilities An excellent communicator, able to use different styles to influence and build effective relationships at senior level Good interpersonal skills and capability to operate effectively in a matrix organization Persuasive, able to build support for proposals and gain commitment to take action Tenacity, perseverance, high energy, and commitment to accomplish long-term goals despite uncertainty, ambiguity, and constraints Strong facilitation skills to plan and manage effective meetings and decision making Ability to think and work in complex structures Adept at working with diverse and remote teams Qualifications Science degree to MSci level Agronomy, biology or chemistry background preferred Additional qualifications in finance/business administration/MBA Advanced portfolio management training, such as PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional) or equivalent qualification is desirable Critical success factors & key challenges Sound project/portfolio management knowledge and experience Good business acumen Data-driven individual with strong ability/interest to adopt digital technologies Able to challenge processes and behaviour, avoid complexity to improve efficiency, influence stakeholders to bring positive change Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills Cultural awareness, international/regional experience Ability to work at a detailed level whilst maintaining focus on the higher-level objectives to ensure appropriate allocation of time and resources Manages for performance - skilfully plans, organizes, and monitors portfolio performance to create value and achieve excellence in delivery ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Must be open to travel within the APAC region as needed to deliver the above accountabilities Must be open to work with remote teams in different time zones, including other regions Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.