Program Management Director - AgriBusiness (Boise, ID)
Boise, ID, US, 83702-6924
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
Develop project strategies, resource plans, and metrics for all work within AgriBusiness Technology Program, including synergies and dependencies between initiatives spanning business, technology, and Global Services teams. Drive Program Management activities including activity tracking, status reports, metrics, and ownership of risks and issues. Facilitate program governance activities at direction of Senior Director Technology Programs along with a strong partnership with the Technology & Data Science organization. Plan, manage, and control AgriBusiness team activities and budget on programs within scope. Partner with Technology & Data Science organization to implement and maintain coherent agile program ecosystem. Lead and drive decision making and coordinate as needed across all business groups.
Effective performers will have well developed skill sets in the following areas:
- Fluency in a variety of project management and IT delivery models, particularly Agile
- Highly structured thinkers capable of operating in a variety of business contexts
- Able to adapt styles and approaches with teams and stakeholders
- Strong relationship and indirect leadership skills
- Highly effective communication both written and verbal
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and manage program governance activities from specific initiatives to program level, including enforcing decision authority, change request management, and timelines
- In partnership with Technology and Data Science resources, oversee all aspects of project lifecycle – ideation, statements of work, status, training, testing, cutover and hypercare planning and program metrics
- Participate in and drive project development activities with internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and maintain project staffing schedules to match planned work with available business and technology resources
Typical Education
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university
Relevant Experience
15+ years related experience and/or training
Job Requisition ID: 22443
Travel Required:
Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **