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Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X. 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s LATAM Engineering Team is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead strategic investment, innovation and transformation initiatives at our Cartagena, Colombia site. This position will play a key role in delivering high-complexity projects, connecting business needs with efficient, sustainable and operationally viable technical solutions.

Accountabilities 

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure strong governance and compliance with corporate policies, internal procedures and applicable legal requirements across engineering, investment and project-execution processes.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, traceability, approvals and decision controls throughout the project life cycle.
• Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, risk management and compliance in interactions with internal teams, suppliers and contractors.

CAPEX Management:

• Ensure investments are efficiently directed toward initiatives with the greatest strategic and financial impact.
• Ensure adherence to CAPEX governance processes, including scope definition, feasibility assessments, budgeting, approvals, change control and project close-out.

High-Complexity Project Leadership:

• Lead CAPEX projects with investments above USD 3 million.
• Manage high-complexity HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) and LTO (License to Operate) projects.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives to accelerate peak sales and align production capabilities with market demand.

Efficiency and Innovation:

• Maximise CAPEX efficiency through the identification and implementation of new technologies.
• Lead project scope and design initiatives, including functional requirements and Macro/Midi design phases.
• Deliver technical cost savings of 10% to 15% through robust, value-focused technical solutions.

Digital Transformation:

• Drive the use of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence in project implementation.
• Apply BIM (Building Information Modeling) to enable integrated project management, reduce rework and generate cost savings.
• Implement intelligent P&IDs and process simulation tools.

Organizational Development:

• Lead project-delivery teams, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration across engineering, production and suppliers.
• Identify potential risks and develop proactive mitigation plans to ensure safe, uninterrupted and compliant project execution.
• Build technical and management capabilities within the team, strengthening execution discipline and operational excellence.

Required  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• More than 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years leading engineering, CAPEX, manufacturing or similarly complex initiatives.
• Advanced English proficiency, essential for interaction with international teams and stakeholders.
• Experience managing investment projects, scope, budgets, risks, schedules and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with project governance, compliance, internal controls and contractor management is desirable.
• Knowledge of, or experience with, project management tools, BIM, digitalisation or engineering technologies.
• Ability to navigate complexity, demonstrate technical leadership and maintain a strong focus on sustainability and business value creation.
• Proven ability to lead people and manage stakeholders in operational and matrix environments.
• Strong communication, influencing, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desired 

• International experience is desirable.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is desirable.

What We Offer  

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Important: 

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. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. 

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability 

*This position will not provide relocation support. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

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