This role can be based in Basel, Switzerland; Durham, US; São Paulo, Brazil
Role purpose
Pipeline Delivery (PD) Functional Portfolio Lead will conduct portfolio and
scenario analyses required to enable data-driven decisions, ensuring the right
projects are selected and prioritized with the level of resourcing required to
deliver the pipeline?.?
Accountabilities
Drive Functional PD portfolio collaborating with the teams to ensure we have the
right Portfolio Flow and processes in place from demand, prioritization and
tracking project status to support decision-making
Lead the Monthly Business Review (MBR) process ensuring the right visualizations
and data is available, according to functional needs and in alignment with Global
data standards
Lead the preparation and tracking of the functional PD financial processes
(budget, approval, review) in alignment with Global Financial processes and
guidelines
Proactively connect with other Functional and Global Portfolio experts and leaders
to get to know their priorities and support PD to promote synergies and flag
potential duplications across Functions and Regions
Support the relevant Value Stream Owners from the different Global Portfolio
Boards on the cycle definition and adjustment of budget guardrails in line with
value prioritization
Be the representative of some Value Streams on the Global Portfolio Board,
supporting on reporting preparation, budget alignment and prioritization
Lead the development of mid
- (next 3-5 years) and long-term (5-10 years) PD
portfolio strategy with a detailed product portfolio execution plan.
Develop and maintain strong networks of cross-functional partners and experts for
Portfolio matters
Together with other Global and Regional portfolio managers and experts,
continuouslydevelop Portfolio management processes and tools including interfaces
to other key portfolio management and optimization solutions
**Qualifications**:
BSc or MSc Degree in Engineering, Business or Science or in a related field
Several years of relevant work experience in portfolio and/or program management
Understanding partnership with financial teams and experience working with
financial processes
Overseeing projects and planning capacity/resources/budget
Strong stakeholder management, communication, networking and influencing
experience
Strategic thinking and the tactical implementation of strategic initiatives and
policies
Flexible to work outside of normal business hours due to different time zones
Willingness to travel internationally, 20%
Very strong communication skills in English
Additional Information
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.
Company Description
Syngenta Seeds is one of the world's largest developers and producers of seed for
farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies.
Syngenta seeds
improve the quality and yields of crops.
High-quality seeds ensure better and more
productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them.
Advanced seeds help
mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using
less land, less water and fewer inputs.
Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more
vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and
biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.
Syngenta
Seeds is headquartered in the United States.