Remote Agritech Project Manager | Sustainable Farming

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Project-based bonuses

Groundbreaking agritech solutions

Sustainable farming impact

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative remote environment

Travel to project sites or industry<br

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cutting-edge agritech projects that enhance farming through technology. This fully remote role focuses on Paarl-based initiatives and requires a strong blend of project management, technical understanding, and passion for sustainable agriculture.

You will manage development and implementation of precision farming tools, data analytics platforms, and sustainable agri-tech solutions, coordinating with researchers, developers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with software development, data analytics, IoT, or precision agriculture.
• Familiarity with Agile or other iterative project management methodologies.
• Excellent remote leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of agritech development and implementation projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources with efficient allocation.
• Coordinate with research teams, software developers, agronomists, and external partners.
• Identify and mitigate risks in a remote setting.
• Facilitate virtual meetings, workshops, and progress updates.
• Ensure successful integration of new technologies into operations.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in agricultural technology.

Skills

Project management

Remote leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Data analytics

IoT & sensors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

PM software

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cutting-edge agritech projects that enhance farming through technology. This fully remote role focuses on Paarl-based initiatives and requires a strong blend of project management, technical understanding, and passion for sustainable agriculture.

You will manage development and implementation of precision farming tools, data analytics platforms, and sustainable agri-tech solutions, coordinating with researchers, developers, and