Sr Manager, Application Systems

AGCO; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Dental and vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Health savings and flexible spending

Job summary

AGCO is seeking a Senior Manager, Application Systems to lead engineering teams delivering application systems within Crop Care platforms. You will set technical strategy, oversee architecture, and ensure alignment with product roadmaps, quality standards, and business goals.

The role requires guiding cross‑functional programs, multi‑site teams, and driving delivery with a focus on performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This onsite position is based in Jackson, MN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading global or multi-site engineering teams.
• Background in application systems for industrial machinery is a plus.
• Proven ability to influence technical strategy and organizational direction.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for application systems, aligned with product roadmaps.
• Lead development of system architectures, technology selection, and platform scalability.
• Ensure delivery of reliable, high‑quality application systems meeting performance and regulatory requirements.
• Drive innovation within application systems and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Oversee large-scale programs with budget responsibility and cross-functional delivery.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Program Management

Systems Integration

Technical Strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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Sr Manager, Application Systems

Date: Aug 17, 2026

Location:

Jackson, MN, US

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Duration: Permanent

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world.

The Senior Manager, Application Systems is responsible for leading engineering teams delivering application systems within Crop Care platforms. This role is accountable for technical strategy, execution, and performance across application‑related subsystems and systems ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, quality standards, and business objectives.

The position provides leadership across multiple teams and disciplines, with responsibility for a broad technical portfolio and cross‑functional delivery.

Your Workplace

This role follows AGCO’s onsite work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location 4days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.

This role is onsite in our Jackson, MN location.

Your Impact

Technical & Business Leadership

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for application systems, including liquid, dry, and chassis systems, aligned with Crop Care product roadmaps and business priorities.
• Lead development of system architectures, technology selection, and platform scalability.
• Ensure delivery of reliable, high‑quality application systems meeting performance, reliability, cost, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive innovation within application systems, including integration of new technologies and product enhancements.

Program & Execution Ownership

• Oversee large‑scale, cross‑functional engineering programs with significant technical complexity and budget responsibility. Ensure effective planning, resource allocation, and delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Drive adherence to engineering processes, including validation, design reviews, and lifecycle management.
• Lead managers and senior technical professionals across application engineering disciplines.
• Build and develop organizational capability, including succession planning and talent development.
• Establish a high‑performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional & Enterprise Influence

• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure integrated product delivery
• Represent the application engineering function in senior leadership discussions and governance forums
• Influence broader engineering strategy, standards, and technology direction across Crop Care

Operational Excellence

• Drive best practices in quality, safety, compliance, performance, and engineering rigor
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, and long‑term workforce planning
• Ensure alignment with global engineering standards and AGCO processes

Scope & Impact

• Accountability for performance and results of a broad application module systems portfolio
• Leadership across multiple teams, disciplines, or sites
• Direct impact on product performance, reliability, lifecycle cost, and customer outcomes
• Decisions influence architecture, technology selection, and risk management

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related); advanced degree preferred
• Experience in agriculture equipment, off-highway, or mobile machinery systems
• Background in application systems (e.g., spraying, material application, fluid systems and chassis)
• Experience leading global or multi-site engineering teams
• Significant experience in engineering leadership within product or systems development
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering programs and cross‑functional teams
• Strong understanding of systems integration, module design, and product lifecycle management
• Proven ability to influence technical strategy and organizational direction

Your Compensation

This position will pay within the range of $111,000.00 - $205,000.00, based on experience. This position is eligible for a bonus based on 20% of compensation.

• H ealth care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.