Technical Community Captain

Job Main Purpose Reporting to the Head of Digital Farming Asia, the Technical Community Captain attracts and develops industry‑leading talent across Business Design, UX, Data Science, Rapid Prototyping, and Modeling. The role deploys these talents to Crop Science business priorities, delivering the most value to farmers across Asia. As Digital Experience & Technical Manager, you lead a cross‑disciplinary team that fuels innovation, experimentation, and digital capability across Asia. You champion customer‑centric design, agile ways of working, dynamic talent development, and strategic resourcing, shaping how we build and invest to ensure the right digital capabilities drive the most impactful outcomes. Leading Customer Centricity and Agile Experimentation Strengthen deep customer understanding and insights by putting customer needs at the forefront of innovation initiatives. Drive culture and mindset change for experimentation and confidence in iterative development, based on real feedback. Develop resources and methods for the practice of human‑centered design and rapid prototyping. Ensure our ideation pipeline is evergreen and the community can maintain or exceed portfolio metrics. Talent Acquisition & Development Enable the team to bring the best solutions for our ventures and projects in Asia. Identify and recruit top talent in Business Design, UX, Rapid Prototyping, Data Science, and Data Analytics. Nurture teams and talent to evolve continuously. Work closely with senior leadership to forecast skill needs based on upcoming projects and innovations in CX DNV and other business priorities in Asia. Champion the technical community’s needs, growth, and recognition within the organization. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Eliminate silos and foster a culture of cross‑functional collaboration. Facilitate collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders to rapidly prototype and test new digital solutions. Influence the broader organization on the value of digital capabilities the community brings. Milestone Funding & Strategic Resource Allocation Serve as a core member of the milestone funding decision group. Shape how budget, talent, and resources flow across initiatives based on impact and evolving priorities. Drive discussions on trade‑offs, performance, and strategic relevance. Scale up, pivot, or sunset projects using desirability, feasibility, and viability lenses. Maintain organizational agility by continuously re‑prioritizing for maximum value. Key Skills & Qualifications 8+ years of experience in digital product development, innovation, or technology leadership roles. Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams across design, technology, and data functions. Demonstrated success in driving customer‑centric innovation and digital transformation initiatives. Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and influencing senior leadership. Background in agile methodologies and rapid experimentation frameworks. Technical & Domain Expertise Deep understanding of Business Design, UX/UI principles, and human‑centered design methodologies. Strong knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques and tools. Familiarity with Data Science and Data Analytics practices and their business applications. Understanding of emerging AI/digital technologies and their potential business impact. Application Period 30/10/2025 – 7/11/2025 Reference Code Division Crop Science Location Manila OR Jakarta or Ho Chi Minh City Functional Area Information Technology Position Grade VS 1.2 Employment Type Permanent Work Time 9:00am – 6:00pm Contact Aarti – #J-18808-Ljbffr