Engineering Project Manager - Slater, IA

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

 

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2

billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

 

Engineering Project Manager – Slater, IA  

 

Role Purpose –

 

An engineering project management position in the NAFTA Seed Supply Chain, which provides Project oversight for numerous capital projects at any given time. Key deliverable is the successful execution of capital projects and asset renovations for the Seed Supply Chain in terms of safety, cost, schedule and commissioning. Potential involvement in Global seed supply Chain or Product Development Projects.

 

Accountabilities –

 

Financial scope – Capital Projects up to $30 million in size individually, up to $50 Million in aggregate. • Indirect people responsibility – lead and direct multi disciplined teams. Manage 3rd party contracts and Contractors. • Development of project scope, specifications and contracts for projects in a team environment to the satisfaction of the project customer. • Budget and schedule conformance for assigned projects. Monitor and meet key project milestones. • Responsible for change management process on all assigned projects to ensure proper documentation and approval on scope changes. • Identify opportunities for improvement in the way projects are defined and executed while meeting business needs for costs and schedule. • Establish sound cost estimating tools and techniques including risk analysis tools, while ensuring consistency of application for engineering projects. • Control /coordination of discipline design activities, identification/specification of engineering standards for design/procurement/construction. • Ensure engineering designs comply with best practice standards, current and future legislative requirements, and Syngenta HSE guidelines. • Innovative, cost effective project engineering solutions through innovative execution strategy, integrated teams and internal/external benchmarking. • Demonstrate leadership in project engineering management.

 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

 

Critical knowledge:

 

Project management experience. To be fully functional in the position, the incumbent must possess, from prior training or early experience in industry, familiarity with project management of large and small engineering projects and thorough understanding of the concepts and procedures followed in front to end execution of capital projects. • Incumbent will be proficient in capital cost estimation, engineering contract management, and negotiation skills.

 

Critical experience:

 

Strong background in seeds business with cross-functional experience being an advantage. • Experience in mid to world-scale capital project generation and execution is a strong advantage. Effective communications skills to senior stakeholders. • Experience negotiating and administering contracts with outside entities.

 

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

 

Project management skills including development and evaluation, definition, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. • Strong organizational and planning skills. • Demonstrated leadership skills. • Good interpersonal relationships and ability to operate in a matrix organization. • Keen interest in maintaining technology and project management excellence. • Ability to interact and influence senior stakeholders. • Independent objectivity regarding standards. • Effective networking with other Project Managers and Engineers from the global engineering community. • Ability to form project teams and develop other team members to tackle challenging targets and to achieve those goals with limited resources and tight timelines. • Strong concern for maintaining HSE and Syngenta standards and technical integrity while under pressure to meet challenging targets and timelines.

 

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

 

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE