Company Description

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel.

We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities.

We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet.

Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to lead the strategic portfolio management for Central Europe's seeds business across Corn, Sunflower, and Cereals, with specialized product management focus on the Cereals Portfolio Campaign in Poland and Baltics.

This integrated role ensures cohesive portfolio strategy while maintaining deep operational ownership of cereals product launches, including flagship innovations HYVIDO and X-Terra (Hybrid Wheat). The cereals product management responsibility is a core component of the portfolio leadership function, not an additional role.

You'll lead a high-performing team of 5 direct reports, drive sustainable growth and profitability, and deliver customer-focused solutions that maximize market potential across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Leadership

Own and execute the Central Europe seeds portfolio strategy across multiple crops (Corn, Sunflower, Cereals)Lead and develop a team of 5 direct reports, fostering collaboration and excellenceOversee critical planning processes: SPP (Seeds Production Plan), HPC (Hybrid Promotion Committee), and PreSOP (Pre Sales and Operations Meeting)Monitor portfolio performance against KPIs and implement corrective actions

Product Management – Cereals

Manage the full lifecycle of cereals products in Poland and BalticsDrive flagship product introductions including HYVIDO and X-Terra (Hybrid Wheat)Design compelling value propositions and execute value-based pricing strategiesConduct competitive intelligence and market analysis to inform portfolio decisions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with sales, marketing communications, supply chain, and R&D for seamless go-to-market executionRepresent Central Europe in regional/global portfolio discussionsManage portfolio budgets to deliver EBITDA targets

Qualifications

Experience

5–7+ years in portfolio/product management or marketing within the agricultural sectorProven track record leading multi-crop portfolios with measurable business growthExperience managing teams and successful product launches, particularly in cereals/hybrid technologiesDemonstrated success in value proposition creation and pricing execution

Knowledge & Skills

Deep understanding of seeds industry dynamics and Central European cereals marketsStrong analytical capabilities for market data interpretation and portfolio optimizationExpertise in portfolio management processes and product lifecycle managementProficiency in portfolio management systems, CRM tools, and Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent communication and stakeholder influence skills

Personal Attributes

Customer-centric mindset balancing commercial priorities with technical integrityHigh adaptability in fast-changing market environmentsStrong project management skills with ability to lead complex cross-market initiativesStrategic thinker with execution excellence

Languages

Fluent Polish & English (required)Czech, Slovak, or Baltic languages would be an advantage 

Additional Information

Our company cares about employee well-being and offers attractive benefits, such as:

Annual bonus based on positionRetirement planCafeteria systemPrivate medical careGroup life insuranceCo-financing for English or other foreign language learningWide range of training, including personal development, technical training, and opportunities for higher educationMultisport card allowing free participation in various sports activitiesFlexible working conditions to meet our employees' expectations

 

Syngenta provides equal treatment and is against any discrimination in recruitment, employment, training, and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, nationality, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other status protected by law.