Senior Product Manager - Data Platforms

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Syngenta Group is recruiting a Senior Product Manager for Data Platforms to own the end-to-end Data Mesh journey on a federated Databricks platform, with data treated as a first-class product and a self-service capability for Data Hubs within the EDO team. You will drive user experiments, shape features from concept to customer use, communicate with stakeholders, and stay current with Databricks and Data Mesh innovations. The role requires solid technical product management, experience delivering in fast-paced settings, change and stakeholder management, and a willingness to learn agriculture. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to show measurable outcomes, cross-functional leadership, concrete discovery and delivery examples, and readiness to travel and work onsite in the UK.

Company Description

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources. 

Job Description

As a Data Platforms Product Manager, you will create innovative solutions that our customers love and empower internal teams to create business value within the global EDO team. Working closely with product design and engineering teams, you will discover and deliver cutting-edge solutions to market. A key focus will be leading our transformation from legacy centralized warehouses to a federated Data Mesh architecture built on Databricks. You will take full autonomous ownership of the Data Mesh platform, treating data as a first-class product, while partnering with Engineering leads to deliver a self-service platform that empowers our Data Hubs to efficiently publish and consume high-quality data.

Responsibilities/accountabilities will also include:

• Conduct regular user experiments to test new ideas and functionality
• Ensure quality delivery in AI Technology products and all product management activities
• Shape and develop new features from concept to customer use
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders for product support, and coordinate with support teams to address issues and bugs efficiently
• Own end-to-end responsibility for Data Platforms products
• Identify and implement product improvements based on data insights
• Effectively communicate product vision, status, and timelines to stakeholders
• Represent and promote AI Technology platform and product portfolio through participation in local and global EDO events
• Stay current with Databricks and Data Mesh innovations, market trends, and hyperscale developments, including their value propositions and target audiences

Qualifications and required experience

• Solid experience in technical product management, driving innovation and product roadmaps in technology-based environments
• Background in agricultural industry or related field, with understanding of sector-specific challenges and opportunities or the willingness to learn
• Demonstrated expertise in modern product discovery and delivery methodologies, with experience in business analysis or user research
• Experience in leading change management initiatives and stakeholder management across multiple organizational levels
• History of successful product delivery in fast-paced environments, showing ability to manage ambiguity and balance competing priorities
• Self-driven, creative and curious, with a customer-centric mindset

Additional Information

This role can be based in multiple locations within the UK with the flexibility to travel as required.

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.  
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday. 
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.    
• Learning culture and wide range of training options. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.