Project Manager

Project Manager | Contract-To-Hire | No Sponsorship Available | Must Be LocalTo be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. ABOUT OUR CLIENT A leading global company in the agriculture and genetics industry Multi-billion dollar organization with cooperative and private ownership structure Family of businesses operating across 17 countries with approximately 2,400 employees Specializes in cutting-edge genetic technologies, reproductive services, and data-driven solutions Committed to advancing agricultural innovation through data science and analytics BENEFITS & COMPENSATION Compensation: Up to $120K per year PTO: Comprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and volunteer time off Retirement: 401(k) with 100% company match on first 4% contributed after 6 months of employment Medical: Three high-deductible health plan options with company HSA contributions, dental and vision coverage, wellness incentives Other: Life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PROJECT MANAGER Lead and manage full lifecycle projects related to data platform initiatives, especially cloud-based data solutions across AWS or Azure Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts using tools like Jira, MS Project, or similar Coordinate across technical teams (data engineering, ML, DevOps) and business units to define scope, deliverables, and success metrics Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and status reporting following Agile/Scrum or hybrid methodologies Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers early; drive resolution through mitigation plans and stakeholder communication Manage vendor relationships (where applicable), ensuring delivery quality, alignment with architecture standards, and on-time execution Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and documentation standards Communicate regularly with senior leadership on project status, KPIs, and key decisions PREFERRED EXPERIENCE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGER 5+ years of experience managing technical or data-related projects, with at least 2+ years in cloud data platforms Proven experience leading projects involving modern data lakehouse technologies and distributed data pipelines Strong knowledge of data lakehouse architecture, data ingestion/ETL, and modern data platforms (AWS, Azure) Solid understanding of Agile delivery practices, change management, and cross-functional coordination Proficiency in project tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical concepts to business audiences PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is a plus Prior experience in enterprise data modernization or AI/ML-enabling platforms Prior experience on multi-cloud platforms is preferred Familiarity with tools such as Airflow, data cataloging solutions, Power BI/Tableau, and Git-based CI/CD processes Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities Proactive problem solver with a bias for execution Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive and looking for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement of IT professionals. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities. #INSEP2025 #ZRCFSTECH

Created: 2025-10-01