IT Business Partner Canada - Remote

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About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. 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.

About Us

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. In this role, the IT Business Partnerwillbuild strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the Canada business and, based on a deep understanding of business strategy, strategic imperatives, operating models and processes, provide IT leadership and expertise to enable the business strategy. This position has a flexible work location and can be based from Guelph, ON, Calgary AB or remotely across Canada.

Accountabilities

• Serve as IT Lead for the entire Canadian organization and all business functions.
• Work collaboratively with North American IT Delivery teams to align Canadian requirements with IT resources. Where local needs require, act as a Business Analyst to manage and implement Canadian initiatives and changes.
• Collaborate with business colleagues to create, update and maintain 5-year strategic IT roadmap that is aligned with the business strategic agenda covering investment, training, and exploitation of IT systems broken into logical organization groups and processes
• Collaborate closely with IT Architecture to ensure the Syngenta IT landscape is aligned to changing business needs and challenges
• Propose, agree, prioritize and steer the delivery of a portfolio of IT investments aimed at improving the performance of Canada so that it achieves its long-term objectives
• Ensure that business sponsorship, support, funding and resources for IT projects are sufficient to deliver the identified benefits
• Serve as a key contact for Canada Territory Leadership Team (TLT) for information technology needs and business critical escalations.
• Lead stakeholder management and business communications regarding IT and business process capabilities and changes
• Act as ‘hands and eyes’ IT Infrastructure support when needed by remote teams or suppliers
• Actively promote and facilitate global business process and information harmonization within Canada
• Manage Canadian IT budget and ensure country IT compliance
• Ensure Canada’s strategic and operational objectives are realized by aligning business strategy and the global IT policy and methodology
  

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in business or technology combined with relevant IT professional qualifications.
• Minimum of 6 years of IT leadership and delivery experience
• Has previous experience working in a sales and distribution environment and has an understanding of key commercial business processes and data
• Knowledge of program/project management and IT service delivery principles and best practices. Working knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodology an asset.
• Understanding of global and regional IT strategy, operating model, polices, standards and governance processes
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to work with middle and senior management under pressure
  

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.

Syngenta Contact Information

If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk at recruitment.na@syngenta.com

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities. For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact recruitment.na@syngenta.com

Primary Location

CAN-Ontario-Guelph

Other Locations

CAN-Alberta-Calgary

Job

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