Digital & AI Transformation Lead

Company Description

We are a leading, science-based agriculture company, empowering farmers to meet the demands of modern agriculture. Using cutting-edge innovation, we help farmers to grow resilient, healthy crops that can feed a growing global population, while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Headquartered in Switzerland, we are a global agritech leader with more than 30,000 employees across over 90 countries.

https://www.syngenta.com/company

Job Description

Role Purpose:

Lead the digital and AI transformation strategy for Syngenta India, driving innovation across customer, channel, and field force touchpoints. Collaborate with AMEA regional teams and India’s commercial, sales, and marketing teams to deliver impactful digital platforms and applications

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead and mentor a team of digital business partners.
• Align digital and AI initiatives with organizational goals.
  
  

Digital and AI Transformation:

• Drive digital and AI transformation initiatives to enhance business processes and customer engagement
• Ensure the successful implementation and commercialization of digital and AI solutions.
  
  

Customer Experience:

• Ensure consistency and quality of customer experience across all digital channels.
• Optimize the customer journey and enhance engagement through digital platforms.
  
  

Innovation and Ecosystem Partnerships:

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and technology providers.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in digital and AI.
  
  

Performance Measurement and Optimization:

• Promote the adoption of innovative solutions to drive business growth.
• Define and monitor metrics to evaluate the success of digital and AI programs.
  
  

Talent Development:

• Grow and elevate the capabilities of the digital transformation team
• Oversee the acquisition of critical talent to develop a best-in-class digital unit.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field.
• 12+ years in digital transformation or AI, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Deep knowledge of AI, data platforms, and cloud ecosystems.
• Proven success in leading digital initiatives.
  
  

Critical Leadership Capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Builds a culture of innovation and supports creativity.
• Proactive communication and alignment with stakeholders.
• Manages performance, skillfully planning, organizing, and monitoring to achieve excellence.
• Focused on customers and dedicated to meeting their expectations and requirements.
  
  

Core Skills

• Digital Product Development
• AI/ML Expertise
• Agile & Design Thinking Methodologies
  
  

Additional Information

People are at the heart of what we do:

• Once a year Full body check
• Competitive insurance scheme
• Employee assistance program – to take care of your and your loved ones mental health
• Paid Vacation of 30days, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, compassionate leaves
• Education assistance – for your career growth
• People first culture translated into ‘Most Preferred place to work 2022-23 by Times group’
  
  

Note: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

To learn more visit: www.syngenta.com and www.good-growth-plan

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