Program Management Director - AgriBusiness (Boise, ID)

J.R. Simplot; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and agriculture sector seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the AgriBusiness Technology Program. The role involves developing project strategies, managing governance activities, and collaborating with technology teams. Ideal candidates will possess significant project management experience, particularly in Agile methodologies, and exhibit exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to adapt styles and approaches with teams and stakeholders.
• Highly structured thinkers capable of operating in various contexts.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage program governance activities.
• Oversee all aspects of project lifecycle in partnership with technology resources.
• Develop and maintain project staffing schedules.

Skills

Agile

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.)

Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

Develop project strategies, resource plans, and metrics for all work within AgriBusiness Technology Program, including synergies and dependencies between initiatives spanning business, technology, and Global Services teams. Drive Program Management activities including activity tracking, status reports, metrics, and ownership of risks and issues. Facilitate program governance activities at direction of Senior Director Technology Programs along with a strong partnership with the Technology & Data Science organization. Plan, manage, and control AgriBusiness team activities and budget on programs within scope. Partner with Technology & Data Science organization to implement and maintain coherent agile program ecosystem. Lead and drive decision making and coordinate as needed across all business groups.

Effective performers will have well developed skill sets in the following areas:

• Fluency in a variety of project management and IT delivery models, particularly Agile
• Highly structured thinkers capable of operating in a variety of business contexts
• Able to adapt styles and approaches with teams and stakeholders
• Strong relationship and indirect leadership skills
• Highly effective communication both written and verbal

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage program governance activities from specific initiatives to program level, including enforcing decision authority, change request management, and timelines
• In partnership with Technology and Data Science resources, oversee all aspects of project lifecycle – ideation, statements of work, status, training, testing, cutover and hypercare planning and program metrics
• Participate in and drive project development activities with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project staffing schedules to match planned work with available business and technology resources

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant Experience

15+ years related experience and/or training

Job Requisition ID:22443

Travel Required:

Location(s):Simplot Headquarters - Boise

Country:United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **