Data & Insights Manager

Company Description

About Syngenta 

At Syngenta Group, we're a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year legacy of agricultural excellence. As the world's most local agricultural technology partner, we create tailor-made solutions that transform farming while protecting our planet, driven by our commitment to innovation, ethics, and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diverse perspectives, we pioneer breakthrough solutions for farmers, society, and future generations. Join our worldwide teams of agricultural pioneers in creating a more resilient and equitable food system for all. 

Job Description

At Syngenta, we’re building the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Through innovative seed and crop protection solutions, we help farmers overcome challenges, improve productivity, and advance sustainable agriculture. To support this mission, Syngenta is seeking a Data & Insights Manager to lead the North America Data & Analytics strategy while driving the delivery of enterprise Data, Analytics, and AI solutions. This leadership role will partner with regional and global stakeholders to develop scalable data products, accelerate AI transformation, strengthen data governance, and deliver business insights that enable faster, smarter decision-making.

Join our IT & Digital Team and help shape the future of data, analytics, and AI across North America.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the North America Data & Insights strategy and team, aligning regional priorities with global data and AI initiatives.
• Drive delivery of scalable Data, Analytics, AI, and Data Mesh solutions that create measurable business value.
• Partner with business leaders and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and translate business needs into impactful data solutions.
• Lead Data Mesh implementation, Data Governance, and AI transformation efforts across North America.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing internal teams and external delivery partners in an Agile environment.
• Manage the North America Data & Insights budget while ensuring successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Represent North America on the Global Commercial Data & Insights Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise-wide data strategy and innovation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Informatics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience leading Data & Insights, Analytics, or Commercial Technology teams, such as at least 5 years supporting commercial business functions.
• Experience developing and implementing Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Mesh, AI Transformation, and Analytics solutions. Experience with Databricks, Qlik, SAP, and Salesforce.com is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based data platforms, AI tools, data engineering, visualization, and modern analytics technologies.
• Experience leading Agile/Scrum product delivery teams in a complex matrix organization.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable data products and actionable insights.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, vendor partnerships, and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior business leaders.

Desired:

• Experience serving as a Product Owner or Scrum Master.
• Experience with Business Process Management and Data Catalog initiatives.
• Knowledge of DevOps operating models and self-service analytics platforms.
• Experience leading global or multi-regional data transformation programs.

Additional Information

• Travel:  10–15% travel required.
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. 

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. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

WL: 6B contingent on experience

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