Junior IT Business Analyst - Rotational Scheme Bracknell
Job description
Syngenta is a world-leading plant science company committed to promoting sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. In more than 90 countries around the world, our employees enable millions of farmers to improve global food security by making better, more sustainable use of available resources.
Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
We are offering a 3-year scheme for young talents with keen interest in science, data, and technology as well as passion for sustainability and agriculture. You’ll have 3 yearly rotations within our diverse R&D and IT team, enabling you to gain skills in technology, data, communication, and leadership. This role will be your starting point as you help us shape the future of sustainable agriculture.
IT Business Analyst (Rotational Scheme)
Role Purpose:
A Business Analyst acts as the key link between Syngenta’s scientists and our IT team. You’ll learn about how scientists work and translate this in to documented processes, stories, and other diagrams. This is where your scientific curiosity will meet your passion for data and technology.
We are looking for recent graduates and final year undergraduates, as we are offering you the first step in your career. Prior work experience is useful but not essential as we will support you from day one. You will have a leadership ambition, be self-motivated, and desire to build a successful career in Syngenta. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real IT experience in an exciting R&D environment working alongside technical, scientific, and data-driven colleagues.
Moreover, you will be able to individually shape your roles in the next 3 years with a leadership focused path such as Business Analyst, Project/Product Manager and Scrum Master. We also offer a more technical development path.
Your experimentalist mindset, curiosity, and willingness to try things out will inspire others as you innovate and learn together. We will need you to communicate well and be happy to spend time researching information when required. You will also need to be comfortable with working remotely via Zoom.
In return we will provide training and mentoring to support your longer term personal and professional development and speed up your leadership journey.
Accountabilities:
Direct accountabilities will differ depending on the specific role that you will take on each year. You choose!
In general, in each role you will be accountable for:
Bringing fresh perspective and experimental mindset to inspire and challenge established teams
Promoting and actively implementing Agile methodologies and internal standards
Liaising with Communities of Practice to gain and share experiences, skills, and innovation across IT
Contributing to various initiatives that bring value to our communities and stakeholders
Highlighting risks as they become evident
Asking questions when things are not clear
Requirements:
Minimum bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science or STEM degrees (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Some knowledge of an area of IT (e.g. infrastructure, application or data management)
Keen interest in technology and science in the external world
Awareness of emerging technologies
Ability to work autonomously with suitable guidance and support, in a complex scientific or business sustainability environment while still ensuring full compliance with all internal and external standards
Ability to manage complexity and uncertainty, including self-driven research and learning
Good communication skills with a willingness to ask questions
Strong customer focus and teamwork skills
Self-motivated, organized, and proactive
Fluency in English
Additional Information
What we offer:
We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce
The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
You will profit from an onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits
Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter and CV, diploma, certificates). Interviews will take place in March-April and the position starts after graduation on Sept 1st 2023. A second round of interviews could be arranged during the summer period if necessary – reference number 18042675.
Please be aware that the job title may differ from the position title.
Did you know? Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.
Learn more about our team and our mission.
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.
