Global R&D Senior Engineering Project Manager

Syngenta Group; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture innovation firm in the UK seeks a Global R&D Senior Engineering Project Manager to oversee complex R&D engineering projects from inception to completion. The role requires managing large budgets, leading multicultural teams, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree in Engineering and have proven experience in engineering project management within R&D environments. This position offers extensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Annual holidays up to 31.5 days

Training options

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering complex engineering projects in R&D environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of agrochemical regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of large-scale R&D engineering projects.
• Develop project scope and communication strategies.
• Drive risk management and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Engineering project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Multicultural environment experience

German language skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical / Mechanical preferred)

Job description

Overview

Drive innovation in Syngenta\'s R&D asset and infrastructure by leading complex engineering projects from concept to completion. As the Global R&D Senior Engineering Project Manager you\'ll be part of a dynamic team where you\'ll shape the future of sustainable agriculture through cutting-edge facility designs and equipment installations.

Key responsibilities

• Full lifecycle ownership of large-scale R&D engineering projects across global sites
• Manage project budgets ranging from $5M to $20M
• Develop comprehensive project scope design execution and communication strategies
• Identify and secure the needed resources building and leading a large project team and managing their performance through the life of the project
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Drive risk management and mitigation strategies
• Oversee project documentation and reporting

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering (Chemical / Mechanical preferred)
• Track record of delivering complex engineering projects with the exposure in R&D environment for the Agrochemical Pharma Chemical or process industry
• Experienced in delivering projects in multicultural environment & with global stakeholders
• PMP certification or equivalent
• Knowledge of agrochemical regulatory requirements
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• German language skills are a plus

Site details

Jealotts Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealotts Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients new formulation technologies product safety and technical support of our product range.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme bonus scheme private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• The opportunity to develop and apply your science within the chemical industry.
• The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal. 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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here : Work : No

Employment Type: Full-time