Job Description
As a Global Project Manager, you will lead Global New Active Ingredient (AI) programs, including 3rd Party Co-Development collaborations, from late Research through Development to commercialization.
Accountabilities:
* Build highly engaged and high performing Multifunctional Project Teams (MPTs) focused on delivering the best products successfully to the market.
* Develop and implement program strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
* Demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management skills to secure required engagement, sponsorship, and approval for success.
* Develop co-owned and fully documented project recommendations for approval by the relevant governance bodies and senior leadership.
* Lead and manage complex change initiatives, in delivery of strategic initiatives and significant changes in program strategy.
* Inspire teams to creatively explore and exploit digital opportunities to drive development and launch digitally enabled products.
* Ensure project and resource data is correct, up-to-date, regularly reported and of high quality.
Qualifications
* Proven track record of delivering complex R&D projects, as a project or program manager within the agricultural industry.
* Highly skilled in leading international and multidisciplinary project teams.
* More than 5 years’ leadership experience in R&D roles within the agrochemical industry.
* Advanced degree (Bachelor's minimum, Master of Science, MBA or PhD preferred) in relevant field
* Project Management Certification: PMP or equivalent
* Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
* Minimum 7 years' project/program management experience, with at least 5 years in R&D leadership roles within the agrochemical industry
* Demonstrated success managing complex, international R&D projects in agriculture from initiation to completion
* Track record of effectively leading cross-functional and multicultural teams
* Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
Additional Information
We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:
* We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
* Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce
* The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
* Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
* You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, annual bonuses, onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits such as Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance
Learn more about our team, our mission and how we achieve our goals.
We kindly ask you to include your cover letter, your English CV and your work certificates in your application.
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