Project Manager - Agricultural Technology

Placements24; The Islands (MS); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead agricultural technology projects in the Paarl region, spanning precision farming, smart irrigation, and data analytics. You will collaborate with agronomists, engineers, and tech developers to drive project implementation and adoption of new technologies in field trials and operations.

This hybrid role balances on-site field activities with remote project oversight, requiring strong communication, risk management, and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in agricultural or technology sectors.
• Strong understanding of modern agricultural practices and agritech solutions.
• Experience in managing projects involving technology integration and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of agricultural technology projects from concept to deployment and evaluation.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with R&D, field operations, and technology partners to ensure success.
• Oversee implementation and testing of new agricultural technologies for performance and usability.
• Identify and mitigate project risks related to field conditions, integration, and data management.
• Facilitate regular updates and reporting to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead projects focused on agricultural technology advancements in the Paarl region. This role is critical for driving innovation in the agricultural sector, managing projects related to precision farming, smart irrigation, crop management systems, and data analytics. You will work closely with agronomists, engineers, and technology developers to ensure successful project implementation and adoption of new technologies. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to engage with on-site field trials and operations while managing project strategy and stakeholder relations remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of agricultural technology projects , from concept development to deployment and evaluation.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with R&D teams, field operations, and technology partners to ensure project success.
• Oversee the implementation and testing of new agricultural technologies, ensuring they meet performance and usability requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, particularly those related to field conditions, technology integration, and data management.
• Facilitate regular project updates and reporting to senior management and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management , preferably within the agricultural or technology sectors.
• Strong understanding of modern agricultural practices and emerging agritech solutions.
• Proven experience in managing projects involving technology integration and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities to innovate and shape the future of agriculture.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Support for professional development and industry engagement.