AddressPerdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Summary
Oversees IT and business projects for the Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) division from start to finish. Manages and coordinates all phases of a project, including project formation, requirements definition, software selection, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation support. Responsible for coordination and communication with stakeholders at all levels. Will be required to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Maintains and facilitates use of project management best practices for the PAB IT team.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist business leaders in building strong business cases to support assigned initiatives.
- Leads a team that may be comprised of business associates, technical staff and consultants to develop effective, efficient solutions which meet the requirements of the business, utilizing project management skills
- Maximizes use of available technology to enhance and improve business processes.
- Works with IT Director to implement and facilitate project management best practices for the PAB IT team. This includes effective use of PM software, stage-gate process, project prioritization, etc.
- Defines project resource requirements and secures resources. Defines project time-lines and uses appropriate tools for project scheduling and tracking.
- Assists IT Director to recruit and develop a team to provide the skills needed to support all initiatives.
- Builds effective working relationships within Application Systems, other IT areas, consulting teams and the business community.
Minimum Education
- Four-year degree in business or computer-related major is required
- Master’s degree a plus
- CPM or PMP certification a plus
- AgriBusiness industry experience is preferred
Experience Requirements
- 8-10 years’ experience with project management, business process reengineering and translating business requirements to technical solutions
- Managed multiple large projects with full cycle implementations in a senior level role
- Expert knowledge of both waterfall and agile methodologies
- Strong blend of business and technology skills with a detailed understanding of common business processes
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization
- Strong organizational and people management skills required.
- Strong negotiation skills required
- Ability to manage and coordinate complex projects
Experience Preferred
- Prior use of Jira software
- Prior use of Clarizen project management software
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
- May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
- May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
- Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
- When in a plant environment:
- May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degree to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
- May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
- Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
