Project Lead - App Systems
Salisbury, MD, US, 21801
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Summary
The Project Lead - App Systems will oversee IT and business projects for the Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) division from start to finish. This position manages and coordinates all phases of a project, including project formation, requirements definition, software selection, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation support. As a leader, you will be responsible for coordination, communication, and change management with stakeholders at all levels. Will be required to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Maintains and facilitates the use of project management best practices for the PAB IT team.
The salary range for this position is $97,000 - $145,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with an annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist business leaders in building strong business cases to support assigned initiatives
- Leads a team that may be comprised of business associates, technical staff, and consultants to develop effective, efficient solutions that meet the requirements of the business, utilizing project management skills
- Maximizes the use of available technology to enhance and improve business processes
- Works with IT Director to implement and facilitate project management best practices for the PAB IT team. This includes effective use of PM software, stage-gate process, project prioritization, etc.
- Defines project resource requirements and secures resources. Defines project time-lines and uses appropriate tools for project scheduling and tracking
- Assists IT Director to recruit and develop a team to provide the skills needed to support all initiative
- Builds effective working relationships within Application Systems, other IT areas, consulting teams, and the business community
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree (Business or Computer related majors) AND 8 - 10 years of experience with project management, business process reengineering, and translating business requirements to technical solutions
- Previous experience managing multiple large projects with full-cycle implementations in a senior-level role
- Expert knowledge of both waterfall and agile methodologies
- Strong blend of business technology skills with a detailed understanding of common business processes
- Prior use of Jira and Clarizen project management software is preferred
- CPM or PMP certification is a plus
- Previous AgriBusiness industry experience is preferred
Experience Preferred
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings
- May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another
- May need to access files, supplies, and equipment
- Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Salisbury