Project Manager | Contract-To-Hire | No Sponsorship Available | Must Be Local
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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 yearPTO : Comprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and volunteer time offRetirement : 401(k) with 100% company match on first 4% contributed after 6 months of employmentMedical : Three high-deductible health plan options with company HSA contributions, dental and vision coverage, wellness incentivesOther : Life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programRESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PROJECT MANAGER
Lead and manage full lifecycle projects related to data platform initiatives, especially cloud-based data solutions across AWS or AzureDevelop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts using tools like Jira, MS Project, or similarCoordinate across technical teams (data engineering, ML, DevOps) and business units to define scope, deliverables, and success metricsFacilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and status reporting following Agile / Scrum or hybrid methodologiesIdentify risks, dependencies, and blockers early; drive resolution through mitigation plans and stakeholder communicationManage vendor relationships (where applicable), ensuring delivery quality, alignment with architecture standards, and on-time executionEnsure compliance with data governance, security, and documentation standardsCommunicate regularly with senior leadership on project status, KPIs, and key decisionsPREFERRED EXPERIENCE FOR THE PROJECT MANAGER
5+ years of experience managing technical or data-related projects, with at least 2+ years in cloud data platformsProven experience leading projects involving modern data lakehouse technologies and distributed data pipelinesStrong 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 coordinationProficiency in project tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project)Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical concepts to business audiencesPMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is a plusPrior experience in enterprise data modernization or AI / ML-enabling platformsPrior experience on multi-cloud platforms is preferredFamiliarity with tools such as Airflow, data cataloging solutions, Power BI / Tableau, and Git-based CI / CD processesStrong leadership and stakeholder management abilitiesProactive problem solver with a bias for executionTiming 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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