Head of Information Technology

With 10,000 employees, $5 Billion USD sales across 100 countries, ADAMA is a leading crop protection company and part of Syngenta Group. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for our success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.

The Global Head of IT is the most senior IT role in our group and is a strategic leadership role within our company, responsible for defining the IT strategy and driving the implementation of all aspects of information technology that support our operations. This position will take a significant role as a change agent that is instrumental in driving digital transformation initiatives, optimizing manufacturing and business processes, and ensuring the seamless integration of technology solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and innovation across our company worldwide. We operate in a dynamic and fast paced multi cultural environment.

We are a market leader with operations around the world and our company is located in the center of Israel. This role reports directly to our Group CFO.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic IT Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy tailored to the unique needs and challenges of our operations, aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Lead digital transformation efforts within all units, leveraging technology to streamline processes, improve quality, and drive operational excellence.
• Collaborate and partner with senior leadership to identify IT opportunities that enhance competitiveness, scalability, and sustainability.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of robust IT systems and services, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and automation solutions, to support business and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of IT infrastructure and applications essential for ongoing business operations, minimizing downtime and disruptions, Including IT infrastructure, hardware, software, network, cloud, security, help desk, cyber, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize IT systems and workflows, enhancing efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Successfully lead a global team of employees and contractors in full partnership with external service providers.
• Effectively manage projects within budget constraints, maximizing return on investment

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with commercial, portfolio, operations and support function leaders, to understand their IT needs and priorities, fostering strong relationships and alignment
• Build a global network and collaborate with IT teams across different regions and functions to standardize processes, share best practices, and facilitate knowledge exchange to drive consistency and efficiency.

Innovation and Technology Adoption:

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices relevant to our business, evaluating their potential impact and feasibility for adoption.
• Champion the implementation of advanced technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics to optimize processes, improve decision-making, and drive innovation.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Establish and enforce IT governance frameworks, security protocols, and compliance standards, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor and mitigate IT risks related to data security, intellectual property protection, and operational continuity, implementing robust controls and contingency plans as needed.
• Create, maintain and enforce global IT policies to support the business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Extensive experience (15-20+ years) in IT leadership roles, with a deep understanding of processes, systems, and technologies
• Proven track record of driving digital transformation initiatives and delivering IT solutions that enhance operational efficiency, quality, and innovation, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset, capable of translating business objectives into actionable IT strategies and initiatives
• Knowledge of requirements and industry standards such as ISO standards, and others
• Strong budget management experience including work planning, forecasting and multi-year implementation schedules