Lead, Precision Agriculture Testbeds & Partnerships

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University is seeking a Precision Agriculture Testbeds Manager to coordinate operations, drive projects, and engage industry partners at the Lutz Farm and Red Bluff Ranch.

The role ensures testbed initiatives move from discovery through execution, reporting, and closeout using structured processes aligned with MSU's research and extension environment, involving partners, faculty, and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, environmental science, education, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in project or program coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Driver’s License and ability to travel to meet with clients and access remote facilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead initial client discovery meetings to understand proposed technologies, use cases, and project objectives.
• Coordinate with faculty, technical staff, farm managers, and Headwaters Tech Hub personnel to assess feasibility and resources.
• Coordinate contracting with MSU’s RED office and ensure compliance with institutional requirements.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and reporting; ensure client objectives are met.
• Coordinate internal resources and scheduling for project execution.
• Support dissemination of results and coordinate outreach events; lead the Annual Precision Agriculture Demo Day.
• Collaborate with industry partners to integrate testbed activities into MSU courses.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Driver's license travel

Office & field work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, environmental science, education, project management, or a related field

Master’s degree in agriculture, agribusiness, environmental science, education, project management, or a related field

Job description

Montana State University is seeking a Precision Agriculture Testbeds Manager to coordinate operations, drive projects, and engage industry partners at the Lutz Farm and Red Bluff Ranch.

The role ensures testbed initiatives move from discovery through execution, reporting, and closeout using structured processes aligned with MSU's research and extension environment, involving partners, faculty, and students.