Plant breeding project manager

Doriane; Nice; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A plant breeding technology company in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, seeks an Agronomist / Breeding Project Manager. You will manage software implementation projects, collaborate with internal teams, and support clients in optimizing breeding processes. The ideal candidate has 3-7 years of experience in plant breeding and is proficient in English. This role offers an opportunity to drive innovation in digital agriculture while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years in plant breeding research or seed company.
• Solid background in plant breeding processes and data analysis.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Spanish or German is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead SaaS software implementation projects with clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet client outcomes.
• Train users and organize workshops to improve processes.

Connaissances

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Interest in digital tools

Outils

Bloomeo breeding software

Description du poste

As an Agronomist / breeding project Manager, you will be at the intersection of plant breeding, data, and digital transformation. Your mission is to ensure the successful deployment and continuous improvement of Bloomeo breeding, our new software dedicated to managing breeding programs— helping seed companies and plant breeders streamline their processes, manage germplasm, and make smarter breeding decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead SaaS software implementation projects from start to finish: coordinate planning, delivery and adoption with clients ranging from SMEs to large organizations.
• Collaborate with Doriane’s agronomy, sales, R&D, and data teams to ensure our software reaches our clients’ expected outcomes.
• Translate field and client feedback into product improvements and new features, working closely with Doriane internal Product and Tech teams.
• Train and support users, lead change management, organize workshops, understand clients’ breeding processes, and guide toward best practices in digital and data management.
• Contribute to national and international R&I collaboations projects, leveraging Bloomeo to structure and analyze complex multi-site datasets and advance breeding research.

Qualifications

• From 3–7 years in plant breeding research or in a seed company.
• Solid background in plant breeding processes, field trial design and data analysis.
• Interest in digital tools, SaaS platforms, and data-driven agriculture.
• Fluent in English (another European language is a plus, especially Spanish or German).
• Autonomous, structured, and proactive, with strong communication skills.
• Passionate about innovation and sustainable agriculture.