Job Description

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.Job overview and responsibilitiesThis position will be based in Pune, India.Join us at Syensqo, where our IT team is gearing up to enhance its capabilities. We play a crucial role in the group's transformation-accelerating growth, reshaping progress, and creating sustainable shared value. IT team is making operational adjustments to supercharge value across the entire organization.Here at Syensqo, we're one strong team! Our commitment to accountability drives us as we work hard to deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. In our dynamic and collaborative work environment, we add a touch of enjoyment while staying true to our motto: reinvent progress.Syensqo is expanding its capabilities by adding a Global Capability Center (GCC) in Pune, India. The GCC's vision is to develop and deliver IT services as an extension to our global teams.Come be part of our transformation journey and contribute to the change as a future team member.The Information Technology (IT) Head of the Global Capability Center (GCC) will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the center's success in delivering business value. This role involves managing multi-functional teams across diverse verticals, driving innovation, and ensuring seamless collaboration with global stakeholders. The individual will serve as a key link between the GCC and the parent organization, championing excellence in service delivery, talent development, and cost efficiencies.In detail, the IT Head of GCC will have the following responsibilities:Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the GCC in alignment with the Central IT's global goals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership, providing regular updates on the GCC's performance and value delivery.
• Drive initiatives to expand the center's capabilities and services, ensuring alignment with global business needs.

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the GCC, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timeliness in service delivery.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the center's success and implement improvement strategies as needed.
• Manage budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising service quality.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with global business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor to understand and meet their needs.
• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across geographies and time zones.

Talent Development and Culture Building

• Attract, retain, and develop top talent across diverse skill sets.
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being.
• Implement robust training and development programs to enhance the capabilities of the workforce.

Innovation and Process Excellence

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging technology and best practices to optimize processes.
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies and data-driven decision-making to enhance the GCC's efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure that the GCC adheres to all corporate policies, ethical guidelines, and local legal requirements.
• Lead audits and compliance initiatives, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Market Insights and Competitiveness
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor strategies to maintain the GCC's competitive edge.
• Proactively recommend and implement changes to stay ahead in a dynamic market environment.

This position requires a proven leader with experience in managing large-scale, multifunctional teams and driving global business outcomes. Success in this role will hinge on strategic vision, operational excellence, and the ability to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.Education and experienceAt least 16 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role.Skills and behavioral competencies

• Result orientation, influence & impact
• Empowerment & accountability
• Team spirit, building relationships, and collective accountability, thrive in a multicultural environment
• Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others
• Excellent people management skills
• Business and financial acumen
• Ability to drive actions and behavior per the company values
• Global mindset - excellent cultural knowledge and understanding
• Innovative with can develop and implement strategies
• Dynamic, initiative-driven, persistent, reliable and goal-oriented
• Excellent communication skills in the English language, both oral and written.

Language skillsEnglishWhat's in it for the candidate

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey
• Join a dynamic team that is going to tackle big bets
• Have fun and work at a high pace

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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