Developmental IS Trainee

Developmental IS Trainee– Greensboro, NC - 1253

Role Purpose –

This exciting position will give the right candidate an excellent opportunity for growth, mobility and development within the Information Systems Team. This position is considered a developmental position which entails movement within various IS functions to fully develop talented individuals into leaders. The initial assignment is in the Global IS Shared Solutions team which will provide a broad-based experience into other IS functions. .

Accountabilities –

This role is accountable for provisioning infrastructure and application services and ensuring quality delivery of daily IS operations. Specifically the candidate would work with IS Service Delivery Managers and IS service providers to:
• Deliver end to end services based upon ITIL service management best practices 
• Accountable for delivering IS infrastructure or application services to our business at the highest possible cost efficiency, to agreed service levels.
• Deliver innovative business solutions by providing knowledge of IS strategy, processes, applications, and infrastructure technology.
• Deliver continuous improvement of IS Services to support business initiatives and to improve the quality of the IS services delivered.
• Technology Foresight: understand technology and vendor roadmaps to deliver better, faster, and on brand business enabling solutions which are aligned to current and future needs of our business and its customers. 
• Develop strong relationships with and deliver services via service providers while maintaining a “single face to our customer”.

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

Critical knowledge: 
Bachelor’s degree required. IS and/or business degree preferred but open to other disciplines and/or experience that provides the basic aptitude that we are seeking. The candidate should be:

• a self starter who likes a challenge
• someone who views change as an opportunity instead of as a threat
• curious with a willingness to learn
• a hard worker


Critical experience: 
• Basic understanding of Information Technology and its role in a corporate environment is desireable
• Basic understanding of ITIL service management is a plus 
• Demonstrated experience in developing positive relationships is a must
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and work with minimal supervision is a must
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools is desireable

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: 
The candidate should have the following competencies and/or a strong desire to develop them:

• Customer Focus – must be dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships while gaining trust and respect
• Business Acumen – should know how businesses work; knowledgeable in how policies, practices, technology and information affects an organization
• Integrity and Trusted – must be widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain
• Drive for results – must strive for results and fulfill promises. Deliver agreed services and projects on time, in budget and at quality.
• Diversity – must be able to work in a diverse workforce comprised of different ethnic backgrounds
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong ability to influence and gain support
• Focuses energy on must wins
• Manages performance to high standards
• Sets ambitious strategic goals
• Steps beyond comfort zones


Critical leadership capabilities: 
• Focuses energy on must wins
• Manages performance to high standards
• Sets ambitious strategic goals
• Steps beyond comfort zones

Additional Information

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• open to travel and willing to relocate

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 HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.