Project Manager (onsite/hybrid)

Project Manager (Onsite/Hybrid)

As a key member of the Enterprise Risk Management Team, you will be part of AgriBank's mission to support the people who feed the world. The Project Manager is responsible for driving the execution, coordination, and control of a project from start to finish ensuring it delivers on time, within scope, on budget and with clear accountability. This role partners across business and technology teams to ensure projects are effectively governed and aligned to organizational goals. The Project Manager serves as a key facilitator in navigating cross-functional initiatives, mitigating risks, managing stakeholder expectations and driving successful outcomes through effective planning, communication, and execution.

Job Functions

• Develops, maintains, and manages comprehensive project plans to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives
• Defines project milestones, timelines, and dependencies while proactively adjusting plans based on changing business needs or project impacts
• Develops and executes communication plans that provide clear, consistent, and timely updates to project stakeholders, leadership, and impacted business areas
• Partners with project teams to identify and source needed project resources
• Maintains project governance and accountability practices to support effective decision-making, transparency, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Leads the day-to-day execution of assigned project(s) including coordination across roles (sponsor, product owners, and analysts)
• Identifies and tracks risks and dependencies and escalates issues when needed to ensure resolution
• Monitors resource management to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Facilitates project meetings, decision-making discussions, status reviews, and stakeholder alignment sessions to drive accountability and ensure timely progress against deliverables
• Prepares and delivers project report updates for leadership and stakeholders, ensuring transparency regarding progress, priorities, risks, and upcoming activities
• Provides communication, coordination, direction, and oversight to project team members
• Thoroughly analyzes defects, project issues, and feedback to make enhancements to current and future projects

Partners in Building AgriBank's Project Management Function

• Act as a thought partner and collaborator with the PMO Manager and PMO team to support the continued evolution, maturity, and effectiveness of AgriBank's project management function
• Contributes to the development and enhancement of project management methodologies, governance standards, templates, reporting practices and operational processes to drive consistency and accountability across initiatives
• Provides insight and recommendations on project management best practices, researching tools or solutions, creating standard artifacts, and developing process improvements
• Actively supports strategic alignment across the organization by fostering collaboration, communication, and coordination among internal stakeholders, leadership teams, and external partners or vendors

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, agriculture or related field
• 3-5 years of related experience
• Certifications preferred, but not required: PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Other Agile Methodology Certifications
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Knowledge

• Planning and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of system development processes and tools
• Organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
• Working with external technology vendors
• Communicating objectives, delegating responsibility and monitoring performance
• Listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• Preparing and reviewing complex, detailed project plans and specifications in an accurate and thorough manner
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively at all levels of the organization, and with external stakeholders or vendors.
• Analyzing problems and recommending appropriate solutions
• Change management methodologies and effective change management execution within a program or project
• Appropriately protecting the confidentiality, security, and integrity of company systems and data.
• Beneficial, but not required: Technical knowledge of platforms and software; Knowledge of current technologies and best practices

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

The AgriBank Advantage

You are the key differentiator in the marketplace and ultimately the most important factor in helping us fulfill our mission to support those who feed the world. We are committed to providing you with a competitive compensation and benefits package your total rewards for making significant contributions to our business and making a difference on behalf of those we serve. The typical base range for this role is between $78,000 - $120,000. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Benefits

AgriBank benefits provide safety, security, and peace of mind for you and your family. Through comprehensive Total Rewards, access to financial tools and support, and personal services, our benefits demonstrate that employees' health and financial well-being are of primary importance. Wherever you are on life's continuum or what life transition you experience, our benefits support your health care needs and guide you along the path to retirement.

Collaboration and Staying Connected

• Beautiful office with exceptional space to collaborate with your colleagues and friends
• Monthly employee activities to keep groups connected and have fun!
• Annual Employee Appreciation activities
• Multiple recognition programs to celebrate each other's success

Work and Life

• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• Sick time
• Right Work/Right Place hybrid work program
• Dress for Your Day flexible wardrobe policy
• Generous company match on employee donations

Growth and Development

• Employee and leader career development toolkits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal and external resources and opportunities to grow personally and professionally

Health, Wellness and Investment/Retirement

• Health care plan alternatives to fit your lifestyle, including:
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness reimbursement
• Investment and retirement planning
• Saving today for tomorrow is one of the smartest moves you can make. That's why AgriBank offers you a generous, competitive and flexible 401(k) plan for your financial well-being:
• Fixed Employer Contribution = 3 percent
• PLUS, Employer Matching Contribution = $1 for $1 match (vested fully after 4 years) on the first 6 percent of eligible compensation you save
• Life and disability insurance plans for eligible team members and their families
• Free exercise facility onsite for all employees
• Parking and transportation discounts
• Generous employee referral incentive

Join the dedicated professionals at AgriBank and put your skills to work ensuring farmers and rural communities have the innovative financial solutions they need to feed our neighbors and the world.

AgriBank will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., H1B, etc.) to fill this position.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process may contact us through the following methods: Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io or Mail: AgriBank, Attn: Talent Recruiting, 30 E 7th Street, Suite 1600, St. Paul, MN 55101.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.