Application Scientist (Agriculture)/Software Project Manager

Codon Genomics; Selangor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology company is looking for an Application Scientist/Software Project Manager in Selangor. The role involves project management for AGRINOME, focusing on oil palm breeding and seed production. Candidates should be fresh graduates with a relevant degree and a strong interest in agriculture and software. Skills in project management are advantageous. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in agriculture and software.
• Experience with software/IT projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of business requirements and stakeholder needs.
• Translate requirements into clear functional specifications.
• Develop and maintain project plans for AGRINOME.
• Lead kick-off meetings and stakeholder reviews.
• Monitor progress against milestones and manage risks.
• Apply project management best practices.
• Facilitate collaboration among experts, users, and developers.
• Review AGRINOME deliverables for quality and functionality.
• Coordinate user training and enhance model adoption.
• Provide ongoing support and issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

Excellent communication

Coordination

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Job description

Overview

Application Scientist (Agriculture)/Software Project Manager at Codon Genomics Sdn Bhd. This is a full-time on-site role located in Cheras Selatan, Selangor. The position focuses on project management and continuous development of AGRINOME, Codon Genomics’ software platform for oil palm breeding, seed production, and tissue culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of business requirements, stakeholder needs, and user expectations for AGRINOME.

• Translate requirements into clear functional specifications and align them with project objectives.

• Develop and maintain project plans (scope, schedule, budget, and resources) for AGRINOME releases and updates.

• Lead kick-off meetings, status updates, and stakeholder reviews to ensure smooth communication.

• Monitor progress against milestones and proactively identify and mitigate risks or dependencies.

• Apply project management best practices (Agile or hybrid) to ensure efficient delivery.

• Facilitate effective collaboration between agriculture domain experts, end-users, and developers.

• Review AGRINOME deliverables to ensure quality, functionality, and ease of use.

• Coordinate user training, onboarding, and documentation to maximize adoption.

• Provide ongoing support, issue resolution, and enhancement management for AGRINOME.

• Continuously evaluate AGRINOME to ensure it meets evolving user needs and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, IT, Computer Science, or Project Management are encouraged to apply.

• Strong interest in the intersection of agriculture, software, and digitization.

• Skills in project management or business analysis (experience with software/IT projects is an advantage).

• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership abilities.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing requirements.

• Familiarity with Agile or other project management frameworks is a plus.

• Knowledge of oil palm breeding, seed production, or tissue culture is desirable but not required — training will be provided.

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