Stewardship & Sustainability Projects Manager

Company Description

About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture, delivering high-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that drive farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Sustainability and Corporate Affairs team is seeking a Stewardship & Sustainability Projects Manager based in Bangkok. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams, regional colleagues, and external stakeholders to deliver stewardship excellence and advance sustainable agriculture outcomes.

Accountabilities:

• Stewardship & Training – Design and deliver safe use programs, seminars, and “Train the Trainer” initiatives to build capacity and ensure responsible product use.
• Project Leadership – Lead sustainability projects end‑to‑end, ensuring measurable outcomes aligned with Syngenta’s strategy.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build networks, influence policy, and secure partnerships with farmers, government, industry, and academia.
• Internal Collaboration – Work across commercial, regulatory, and marketing teams to embed stewardship and sustainability into business priorities.
• Advocacy & Alignment – Support leadership with materials, represent Syngenta externally, and align local activities with global and regional strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of crop protection products, stewardship activities, FAO Code of Conduct, and relevant legislation on CP management and food safety.
• Proven ability to design and deliver stewardship and safe use training programs across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills to lead sustainability initiatives end‑to‑end with measurable outcomes.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement, policy influence, and building partnerships across government, industry, and academia.
• Skilled in cross‑functional collaboration to integrate stewardship and sustainability into business priorities.
• Effective communicator, able to prepare advocacy materials and represent the company in external forums.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align local initiatives with global and regional sustainability strategies.
• Data‑driven approach to monitoring adoption of practices and safeguarding business interests.
• Excellent Thai & English for communication and written skills.

Additional Information

What We Offer

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. 

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