Senior AgTech Project Manager - Smart Farm Deployments

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional training & certifications

Innovative company culture

Generous annual leave

Flexible remote work options

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with an innovative AgTech company to hire a Senior Project Manager to oversee the implementation of advanced agricultural technologies across farming operations in Welkom, Free State, and surrounding regions.

The role requires strong project leadership and experience in managing technology deployments, coordinating agronomists, engineers, and field technicians to ensure client satisfaction and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus.
• 6-8 years of experience in project management with a track record in technology implementation.
• Experience or strong interest in the agricultural technology (AgTech) sector is essential.
• Familiarity with precision agriculture, data analytics in farming, and relevant software platforms.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in standard project management tools and MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel to various farm locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of AgTech implementation projects from planning to deployment and support.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, budgets, resource allocation and risk plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams including agronomists, software developers, field technicians, and clients.
• Ensure integration of IoT sensors, drones, automated machinery, and data analytics platforms.
• Facilitate training programs for farmers and farm staff on new technologies and software.
• Monitor progress, gather feedback, and adjust plans to meet objectives and client satisfaction.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and provide regular updates on status and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and further technology adoption in agriculture.

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with an innovative AgTech company to hire a Senior Project Manager to oversee the implementation of advanced agricultural technologies across farming operations in Welkom, Free State, and surrounding regions.

The role requires strong project leadership and experience in managing technology deployments, coordinating agronomists, engineers, and field technicians to ensure client satisfaction and on-time delivery.