Program Manager

Why should you join our team?

American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.

Benefits offered by American AgCredit:

• Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
• Family friendly work environment
• Investment in employee development
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 21 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance

Position will be posted until filled.

BASIC FUNCTION: 

The Program Manager is responsible for scoping, road-mapping, and executing programs that are the company’s top initiatives. The goal is to work with executive leadership to uncover critical pain points, develop comprehensive plans for resolving them, and lead the execution of the program(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plan and direct one or more cross-functional strategic initiatives.  These initiatives will be high visibility and large (strategic) in scale.
• Define the scope and objectives of each initiative.  Achieve Stakeholder and team buy-in of objectives.
• Drive execution of initiatives by identifying customer and operational needs and synthesizing into actionable program roadmaps and milestones.
• Build, develop, and maintain strategic, cross-functional stakeholder relationships by identifying key partnerships across the company.
• Ensure appropriate engagement by Product Delivery Office, Business Delivery Teams, Project Managers, and Business Stakeholders.
• Evaluate program performance by comparing financial projections to actual results, identifying and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), and trend data.
• Effectively communicate initiative progress to executive leadership, Association management, and general staff.
• Partner with Change Enablement team and champion standards of effective change.

LEVELS OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

Directly or indirectly supervise professional, technical, and/or clerical employees in a matrixed environment; provide technical guidance and training; make independent decisions; work under general direction of Transformation Management.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years of total work experience (including internships)
• Minimum 5 years of program management experience (including time leading on site consulting teams)
• Consulting Experience
• Strong history of Relationship Management
• MBA, Master's Degree in relevant field or equivalent work history
• IT Program Management Experience
• Previous experience with strategic execution
• Leadership experience
• C-suite level interactions
   

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and sit at a desk for an extended period of time. Job requires extensive use of computers and phones. While performing the job, the employee is required to sit, crouch, kneel, crawl, reach and have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to work with typical hardware and cabling practices required. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a team. Ability to talk and hear, sit and use their hands and fingers, and reach in all directions is essential in performance of the job. Must be able to interact effectively with people at all levels of company. Work during established business hours and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

PAY RANGE:

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

American AgCredit provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. American AgCredit prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.
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