Bilingual EN/FR NA Agrotech Program Lead

Business France North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and retirementBenefits

Extensive leave policy

International exposure

Career development opportunities

Training and professional development

Job summary

Business France North America is seeking a Program Manager, Client Solutions & Delivery for Agrotech, based in NYC or Chicago. You will lead strategic client relationships, oversee multi-year programs, and ensure profitability while coordinating cross-functional teams across the region.

You will manage tenders, EU-funded initiatives, and promotional activities, with travel across North America and France. Fluency in English and French and a strong background in project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree from a business or management school, or equivalent.
• Full professional fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Proven experience in complex project management and client relations, ideally within the food and agriculture sector.
• Significant experience designing and managing promotional or event-based programs.
• Good understanding of competitive tender processes and international promotional programs.
• Strong knowledge of the North American business ecosystem and event-industry practices.
• Experience working in a French or international business environment involving French stakeholders, with a strong understanding of French business culture and working practices.
• Strong analytical, advisory, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage, support, and develop team members and foster their professional growth.
• Demonstrated leadership, autonomy, and sound decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships with key French accounts and industry associations.
• Set strategic direction and oversee complex programs across North America.
• Ensure program consistency, fulfillment of client commitments, performance, and profitability.
• Directly lead the design, management, and delivery of selected programs when warranted.
• Organize resources required for successful delivery and oversee project management and event coordination.
• Coordinate reporting to clients, Business Unit Managers, and advisory teams.
• Travel within North America and to France is required.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Project management

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Event management

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree from a business or management school

Job description

Business France North America is seeking a Program Manager, Client Solutions & Delivery for Agrotech, based in NYC or Chicago. You will lead strategic client relationships, oversee multi-year programs, and ensure profitability while coordinating cross-functional teams across the region.

You will manage tenders, EU-funded initiatives, and promotional activities, with travel across North America and France. Fluency in English and French and a strong background in project management are essential.