Engineering Project Manager

About the role

Through a clear understanding of the business strategy, intent, or requirements:

• Manage projects directly: Agree, set, and achieve challenging success criteria for projects and formulate and deliver project execution strategies to achieve delivery through a project team composed mainly of third parties (e.g. Syngenta staff, design and construction contractors and equipment suppliers)
• Work with project owners to shape project scope. This often requires holding large areas of ambiguity before a project scope is finalised in a Terms of Reference
• Define, estimate, deliver, track, and report safety, costs, and physical progress of individual capital projects
• Prepare robust, timely applications for engineering capital approvals and project completion reports
• Ensure full integration between commissioning and start-up activities and the design and construction phases of projects
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the engineering requirements for seed projects (R&D, P&S, VEG, and other business units of the company)
• Provide cutting-edge engineering solutions for use throughout Syngenta. *A particular engineering specialism (e.g., AI Projects, Seeds Projects, GE Projects)
• Provide support for both annual and 5-year capital & expense planning for local sites and business units, including cost estimates, business case development, and schedule development

Qualifications & Requirements

• University degree (BS min or equivalent) in chemical/industrial engineering, electrical engineering mechanical engineering, agricultural engineering/biology/agronomy/food science
• At least 5 years of experience
• Demonstrates experience in operational manufacturing sites and construction
• Leading a high-performance project team of internal and external resources
• Engineering for a range of facility types (e.g., manufacturing, processing, commercial, laboratory)
• Country legal and compliance requirements
• Understanding risk in engineering activity
• Setting appropriate standards
• Understanding the external supply base
• Contracting for engineering services
• Management of engineering suppliers and contractors

Deliver part of the Syngenta capital investment program by

• Direct management of engineering capital and significant repair and maintenance projects; ensuring the timely implementation of new or improved assets consistent with business requirements and within agreed cost and safety parameters.
• Providing expert advice and direction to others by the timely application of technical and/or project management professionalism at key points in the project process.
• Through close liaison with finance, Procurement, legal, SPR, process engineers, automation engineers and key stakeholders, ensure that capital projects use fit-for-purpose engineering solutions and meet Syngenta HSE requirements.

What We Offer

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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.

Use of AI in Our Recruitment Process

At Syngenta, we use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen applications for high-volume roles.

When you submit an application, AI technology assesses your profile against the job requirements and generates a matching score. This score reflects how closely your qualifications, skills, and experience align with the role's criteria as defined in the job description.

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