<p>Job Description</p> <p>At Syngenta, our goal is to build a team that's both collaborative and dependable in the agriculture industry. We provide top-notch seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that help farmers succeed.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This pivotal role will:</p> <ul> <li>Standardize KPIs across functions </li><li>Implement productivity initiatives </li><li>Drive strategic priorities through project management </li><li>Enhance transparency via dashboards and KPI tracking </li><li>Lead efficiency improvements in Seeds R&D </li><li>Support market segment teams in meeting goals </li><li>Shape our success story </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Key skills: Project management, data analysis, and fostering a metric-driven culture.</p> <p>Accountabilities:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Establish a robust mechanism for timely monitoring via reviews. </li><li>Drive standardization for KPI monitoring and transparency to the LT. </li><li>Collaborate with other hubs, regions, and global teams to share best practices and set standard KPIs. </li><li>Ensure timely escalation and updates through reviews. </li><li>Act as the main contact for KPI/Metrics info, working closely with the Hub LT. </li><li>Drive productivity governance and reporting across the hub, fostering effective collaboration between regional SBI and finance to improve operational productivity. </li><li>Support regional teams in productivity projects with business case creation. </li><li>Participate in the Global Productivity Network. Provide oversight for strategic projects and OKRs, monitoring progress, advising on escalations, and driving updates. </li><li>Collaborate with global BOP teams for OKR compliance. </li><li>Demonstrate success in delivering critical objectives, with strong financial acumen and operational effectiveness. </li><li>Manage projects and stakeholder relationships in complex environments. </li><li>Lead with purpose, manage risks, adapt to change, and influence stakeholders across functions and regions. </li><li>Build internal relationships swiftly to enhance efficiency. </li><li>Be agile, challenge the status quo, and adapt solutions rapidly, working effectively across functions without direct authority. </li></ul>