Technical Program Manager II - *Design Experience Required* (Remote)

Company: Wilbur-Ellis Company
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionTechnology is the next frontier of change in Agriculture and will be central to delivering step changes in sustainability and food productivity. Farmers can now control and gather information from equipment like tractors, applicators, satellites, drones, and field sensors remotely and in "real-time" using PCs, Tablets, and smartphones. This variety and depth of data rivals any industry, providing opportunities for financial, scientific, and geospatial analysis to predict outcomes and make recommendations like never before.
By joining Wilbur-Ellis' digital team, you'll be challenged with delivering human-centered technology solutions that are changing the industry. You'll operate as a lean tech start-up within a company where you can chart your own path in a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!
General Purpose and Scope of Position:
As a Technical Program Manager at Wilbur Ellis, you will help lead efforts on creating our digital products' vision and strategy. You will drive the design and development of programs and features amongst key internal and external business partners. Key activities of this role are to research user requirements, design features, and create well-informed user stories and product backlogs to help create a clear view of what is needed for product success.
Key Skills and Abilities Include:

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• BS. in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
  
• Five years of solid experience building features for a software product or program is a must
  
• Strong product, technology, and customer focus
  
• Passionate about user experience (UX)
  
• Strong communication, organization, and management skills
  
• Excellent people skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
  
• Experience in software development processes and Agile
  
• Experience in collaboration with external technology partners
  
  Key Personal Attributes Include:
  
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  • Ability to operate effectively both independently as well as within a team
    
  • Excellent people skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams
    
  • Experience working in a team-oriented environment
    
  • Strong communication, organization, and management skills
    
  • Excellent people skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
    
  • Self-motivated, proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
    
  • A desire for learning and growing
    
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    Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:
    

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    • Ensure the solution's features are designed, planned, managed, and delivered in accordance with agreed work plans and objectives
      
    • Manage the implementation of features, coordinate with internal and external resources, and work with cross-functional departments as required
      
    • Manage multiple feature projects and/or process improvement initiatives simultaneously (in various stages of implementation)
      
    • Understand customer needs, define problem statements research solutions, propose data-driven proposals
      
    • Drive technical discussions concerning feature design and implementation
      
    • Work with development teams to define implementation details and identify roadblocks before they occur
      
    • Discover and articulate technical requirements and dependencies
      
    • Ensure that the development and execution of the features are on time and to budget
      
    • Accurately document feature designs in Specification Documents, JIRA Stories, and other solutions as appropriate
      
    • Attending training sessions and meetings when necessary
      
      Compensation and Benefits:
      
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      • Competitive salary (to be determined based on experience and other factors)
        
      • Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, vacation, sick time, life insurance, + more); pension plan, 401k match up to 3%
        
      • Drug-Free Workplace
        
        
        If you are currently a Wilbur-Ellis employee, please notify your Manager prior to applying for this position. Thank you!
        
        COMPANY CULTURE
        Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer
        Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.
        Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people
        Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.
        Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce
        Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
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