Project Manager

Project Manager | Contract-To-Hire | No Sponsorship Available | Must Be Local
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.
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