Digital Platform Product Owner

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.   

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.  

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. 

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Syngenta Seeds team is currently seeking a Digital Platform Product Owner.

Role Purpose: The Digital Platform Product Owner will lead product ownership for the Trialing Process ecosystem, and collaborate with other product owners to ensure platform features meet the needs of all product teams and deliver cohesive, integrated solutions. 

Accountabilities:

• Serve as a decision-maker for scope and prioritization. 
• Stakeholder mapping and drive platform product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and iterative improvement based on user feedback and KPIs. 
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap for the Trialing Process ecosystem 
• Advocate for platform usability, to foster internal adoption and reduce time to market for new products. 
• Ensure effective prioritization of features and enhancements across all related systems 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine product requirements 
• Coordinate with IT, analytics, and data science teams to implement technical solutions 
• Drive continuous improvement in Seeds Material Management and Inventory processes 

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Agriculture, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management or program ownership 
• 5+ years of experience in agricultural technology or related field 
• Advanced knowledge of product management methodologies and best practices 
• Understanding of agricultural research processes, particularly in seed trialing 
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and practices 
• Knowledge of data collection tools and technologies 
• Strong project management skills, including resource allocation and timeline management 
• Proven track record of successful stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership 

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.  
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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. 

WL:4A

#LI-NL2 #LI-remote