Portfolio Change Manager
We are seeking a Portfolio Change Manager to join a multinational company dedicated to improving people's quality of life through innovative products and services.
Purpose:
Develop and implement change management strategies for products in the DSE portfolio, aligning with the Vegetables R&D objectives to build an automated, data- and decisions-centric end-to-end pipeline.
Scope: (global, regional, or local)
Global Key Tasks:
* Coordinate changes across the DSE portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and success in product lifecycle stages.
* Guide the organization through testing, launching, adopting, and retiring solutions.
* Define strategies and oversee operations and reporting for the DSE portfolio in tools like Aha! and ADO.
* Monitor portfolio robustness to meet strategic needs and collaborate with DSE leads to address gaps or misalignments.
* Develop change management plans for digital workflows involving stakeholders for data platforms and analytical tools.
* Lead project initiation, stage gates, and documentation processes within the DSE team.
* Partner with operations guides, science catalysts, and enterprise partners to plan resources for project phases.
* Work with business and IT teams to ensure timely, within-budget delivery of IT systems.
* Manage IT projects by prioritizing backlogs and executing deliverables supporting program goals.
* Act as the liaison for change management between IT and business users, enhancing awareness through communication plans.
* Deeply understand business processes and strategic priorities.
* Identify opportunities for advanced data analyses, digital systems, and platform enhancements.
* Engage with end users and business leaders to accurately represent their needs.
* Establish and monitor project success metrics to ensure business capabilities are met.
* Perform independently, problem-solve, and prioritize high-value work aligned with DSE objectives.
Key Working Relationships:
* Scientists, breeders, testing, and operations teams across Vegetable R&D globally (850+)
* Enterprise IT partners (100+)
* Company Functional Division team members (25+)
* DSE team (50+)
Qualifications & Competencies:
Education / Experience:
* PhD +8 years, or MS +10 years, or BS +15 years in Agriculture, Life Sciences, or IT-related fields.
Skills (Technical & Soft):
* Knowledge of R&D domain, lab, and field experiment management.
* Experience with breeding pipelines, digital workflows, and related technologies.
* Understanding of IT product pipelines.
* Experience with Agile methodologies and project management.
* Proven leadership in matrix environments and relationship-building skills.
* Excellent communication skills in English, capable of coordinating across technical, scientific, and business teams.
* Strong interpersonal, organizational, and influencing skills for effective digital change management.
Demonstrated leadership and influence skills that foster trusting partnerships and support lasting digital transformation.
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