AgTech Senior Project Manager - Hybrid & Impactful

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits package

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo invites a Senior Project Manager to lead technology-driven agricultural projects in a hybrid work setup. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of IoT, data analytics, and precision farming initiatives, coordinating agronomists, engineers, and software developers.

The role requires 7+ years in project management, experience with Agile and Waterfall, and strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Project Management, with a focus on tech-driven projects within agriculture/AgTech.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid work model.
• Familiarity with IoT, data analytics, or software development project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of agri-tech projects (precision farming, IoT, data analytics).
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and resources.
• Manage cross-functional teams (agronomists, engineers, software developers, field technicians).
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the agricultural value chain (farmers, researchers, tech partners).
• Oversee implementation and adoption of new technologies in farming operations.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery of solutions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; ensure successful outcomes.
• Facilitate clear communication in a hybrid environment and report progress to senior management.
• Ensure projects align with company goals for sustainable agriculture and tech advancement.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Technology Management, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo invites a Senior Project Manager to lead technology-driven agricultural projects in a hybrid work setup. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of IoT, data analytics, and precision farming initiatives, coordinating agronomists, engineers, and software developers.

The role requires 7+ years in project management, experience with Agile and Waterfall, and strong leadership and stakeholder management.