OT Integration and Portfolio lead-Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Syngenta; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural innovation seeks a Portfolio Manager for Operational Technology. This role focuses on managing OT infrastructure across global manufacturing, ensuring alignment with digital transformation goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and manufacturing processes, driving initiatives that enhance safety and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Working

Learning Culture

31.5 Days Annual Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in OT portfolio management in manufacturing.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Develop global OT infrastructure roadmap.
• Coordinate with regional teams for plan deployment.
• Monitor timely delivery of key initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MS/BS in Industrial Engineering

5-year Technical Degree

Job description

Company Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Description

The role leads Syngenta’s OT (Operational Technology)manufacturing infrastructure portfolio, a key enabler for manufacturing digital transformation. As a key member of the MET (Manufacturing Engineering Technology) Digital and Data team, they oversee OT investments across our global manufacturing network, ensuring efficient deployment of infrastructure upgrades that align with Syngenta's broader digital objectives.

This role bridges global strategies with local implementations, collaborating closely with regional teams, site managers, and subject matter experts from different functions. By managing the portfolio, the portfolio manager supports governance and prioritization of key initiatives such as OT systems upgrades, cybersecurity enhancement, and readiness for manufacturing 4.0.

This approach supports improved safety, operational continuity, faster technology adoption, and cost optimization in manufacturing, ensuring readiness for future digital capabilities and maximizing value across Syngenta's manufacturing network.

Accountabilities

• Develop global OT infrastructure roadmap focusing on high priority sites aligning business priorities and technical requirements
• Coordinate with regional & site teams, site digital leads and technical owners to deploy the plan and provide regular progress updates
• Monitor and ensure timely, on-budget delivery of key initiatives,
• Establish governance for project delivery monitoring and risk management ensuring alignment with the rest of digital and data teams
• Implement KPIs to track progress towards goals

Qualifications

• Experience in OT portfolio management within manufacturing environments with proven track record in implementing large infrastructure programs
• MS/BS in industrial, engineering or chemical sciences, or a 5-year technical degree in related discipline
• Fluency in English
• Experience in managing complex, multi-site technology projects
• Demonstrated pragmatism and familiarity with the 80/20 approach
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills considering a wide range of cultures
• Projects, Portfolio or Program Management: coordinating and driving multiple projects
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and IT/OT integration

Additional Information

Based in Didsbury, near Manchester, our Global Operations Centre is a local hub for worldwide operations, ensuring growers, globally, have access to the right product at the right time. You will find a dynamic and agile working environment, with a diverse and inclusive culture.

What we offer:

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Hybrid working options if available for role
• Flexible working, dependent on role requirements
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• 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.