Hiring: Business Operations Lead Company: Syngenta Location: Durham, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:15:54 Target Skills & Keywords : CPT, Change Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, R, Risk Management About the job Experience: •7+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, transformation/change management, or enterprise PMO leadership. Required Skills: •Drive cross-functional transformation initiatives end-to-end – from strategy development through implementation and sustained operational integration across Finance, HR, Quality, Risk Management, and R&D Operations. •Architect enterprise operating models and governance frameworks that work across global and regional structures, balancing standardization with necessary local flexibility. •Translate executive vision into executable plans – structure ambiguous, complex problems into clear roadmaps, mobilize diverse stakeholder teams, and deliver measurable business outcomes. •Build strategic partnerships across business functions – serve as the integrator who connects dots, surfaces hidden risks/opportunities, and enables high-quality decision-making. •Create executive-ready insights and communications – synthesize complex data into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations for senior leadership. •Own the outcome, not just the plan – stay through implementation and sustainment, ensuring solutions stick and deliver lasting value (this is not a "recommend and hand-off" consulting role). Qualifications: •Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring current or future sponsorship (which also includes OPT/CPT and H-1B visas). •Proven track record owning initiatives from strategy through implementation to sustainment (not just creating plans and handing off). •Cross-functional fluency: Track record partnering across Finance, HR, Operations, Quality, and/or Risk Management functions. •Structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven thinking. •Influencing without authority across diverse stakeholder groups. •Executive communication: PowerPoint storytelling and presentation skills for C-suite audiences. •Analytical capability: Financial modeling, data synthesis, business case development. •Background in biotech, pharma, agriculture, or R&D-intensive industries. •M&A integration or post-merger operating model experience. •Exposure to ERP implementations, governance frameworks, or regulatory/quality environments. Compensation: •Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!