Project Manager
This position is Remote (Home Based) with expectation of 10% travel.
The Project Manager will provide vital leadership and expertise in managing the Forage Genetics Intl. (FGI) project and trait pipeline. Will manage process of introducing new research projects, both applied and breeding, into FGI’s pipeline and managing several of our outreach/ industry programs. Ensure smooth handoff of new projects from the discovery phase to the commercialization phase. This would include developing and managing a stage gate process. The Project Manager will also collaborate closely with others outside of FGI in similar roles, including with the Winfield Innovation Center team, as well as within Animal Nutrition and Dairy Foods. It is imperative that the project manager be able to strategically evaluate potential for collaboration both internally and externally, to continue the success of FGI as well as other LOL business units.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in agronomy or equivalent, plant biology, plant breeding, or closely aligned field with 5+ years’ experience in agricultural research and development in those areas; or bachelor’s degree with 10 years related experience.
• Extensive knowledge in managing and research and developing appropriate data and support materials. Ability to evaluate statistics and research methodology to improve processes and meet quality standards. Substantial knowledge of business and technical aspects of the product areas and technology is required.
• Strong understanding of business case development, financial modeling, levers that drive a P&L, and understanding of marketing principles.
• Experience working with or exposure to industry, university, and government groups on relevant issues.
• Creative problem solver who can provide leadership, vision, and innovation.
• Must be able to work within a cross functional group setting with significant collaboration. Able to manage multiple projects concurrently and influence without direct authority.
• Must be willing to travel up to 15%.

COMPETENCIES AND OTHER SKILLS:

• Planning and Managing Work – Effectively organizes time, people, and activities. Develops and guides processes to get things done. Leverages others expertise to accomplish goals. Establishes courses of action and follows through to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Critical Thinking Skills – Gathers and integrates critical information, recognizing and addressing underlying assumptions of others, to arrive at effective solutions. Breaks down problems into simple tasks or activities. Analyzes relationships among several parts of a problem or situation.
• Delivers Results – Makes commitments and keeps them. Gets things done in collapsed time frames. Reduces complexity and increases focus. Delivers industry leading results.
• Ability to follow up on many concurrent projects with numerous contributors and tight timelines.
• Ability to reprioritize regularly and quickly respond to internal and external customers.
• Effective relationship management with good interpersonal skills.
• Delivers clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communications appropriate to one’s audience(s).
• Eye for detail to ensure accuracy, continuity, and completeness of all information.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Software and ability to learn new programs.
  Salary Range: $105,040 - $157,560
  In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

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