Global Strategic Initiatives Delivery Lead

Syngenta; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta seeks an experienced Strategic Initiatives Delivery Lead to oversee planning, governance and execution of large cross-functional technology and business initiatives. You will work with senior sponsors, Product Managers, Engineering Leads, Architects and external partners to translate strategy into measurable delivery outcomes.

The role requires strong programme leadership, navigating ambiguity, and aligning teams around shared objectives across a complex global organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex cross-functional technology and business transformation programmes using Agile delivery methods (Scrum, Kanban).
• Proven track record coordinating multiple technology teams, workstreams and stakeholders across strategic initiatives.
• Strong programme and portfolio management experience with ability to translate strategic objectives into delivery roadmaps.
• Understanding of end-to-end software and product delivery lifecycle.
• Experience delivering capabilities in complex enterprise, R&D, data-intensive or regulated environments.
• Excellent stakeholder-management and influencing skills across organisational levels.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic, cross-functional programmes and initiatives from discovery through implementation and value realisation.
• Partner with senior sponsors and stakeholders to define programme scope, objectives, priorities, governance and success measures.
• Translate strategic objectives into structured delivery roadmaps, milestones, plans and operating rhythms.
• Coordinate multiple teams, workstreams and external partners to ensure aligned and integrated delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective programme governance, including steering forums, decision logs, progress reporting and escalation routes.
• Identify, manage and mitigate programme risks, dependencies, issues and delivery impediments.
• Manage programme budgets, resources and external delivery partners in line with priorities.
• Ensure delivery approaches are appropriate for the initiative, applying Agile, hybrid or traditional methods.
• Monitor delivery performance, business outcomes and value metrics; communicate insights to leadership.
• Facilitate strategic discussions and support evidence-based decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery practices and collaboration across teams.
• Build trusted relationships across business, product, technology and R&D.
• Define and track delivery metrics to demonstrate programme value and impact.
• Support change management and stakeholder adoption activities for strategic benefits.
• Develop and mentor delivery teams, promoting best practices in programme leadership.

Skills

Agile delivery methodologies

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Programme governance

Budgeting

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Clear communication

Tools

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

Syngenta seeks an experienced Strategic Initiatives Delivery Lead to oversee planning, governance and execution of large cross-functional technology and business initiatives. You will work with senior sponsors, Product Managers, Engineering Leads, Architects and external partners to translate strategy into measurable delivery outcomes.

The role requires strong programme leadership, navigating ambiguity, and aligning teams around shared objectives across a complex global organisation.