AgTech Project Lead: Smart Farming & Data-Driven Growth

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Travel allowances

Accommodation possible

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager for a prominent agricultural enterprise in Paarl, Western Cape, to lead the integration of cutting-edge agricultural technologies, implement new systems and processes, and boost farm productivity, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

You will manage projects involving precision agriculture, smart farming, data analytics, and resource management; coordinate with agronomists, operations teams, and technology partners; and drive training, change

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of project management experience in agricultural tech/innovation.
• Proven track record managing technology integration projects in agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of projects integrating advanced agricultural technologies (IoT sensors, drones, automated irrigation).
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with agronomists and tech partners.
• Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, allocate resources, monitor timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external providers, and researchers for successful implementation.
• Assess impact of new tech on farm operations and manage change processes.
• Ensure compliance with agricultural and environmental standards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement timely solutions.
• Facilitate training for farm staff on new technologies and systems.
• Document outcomes, best practices, and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Trello

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager for a prominent agricultural enterprise in Paarl, Western Cape, to lead the integration of cutting-edge agricultural technologies, implement new systems and processes, and boost farm productivity, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

You will manage projects involving precision agriculture, smart farming, data analytics, and resource management; coordinate with agronomists, operations teams, and technology partners; and drive training, change