Junior Program Manager:
Do you want to work for an organization whose products truly matter and that can make a real difference? The reality is that as the world’s population continues to grow, the agricultural industry needs to scale to meet these growing demands. At AGDATA, we’re focused on delivering a greater return for stakeholders throughout the agricultural supply chain. Our efforts are often the difference between financial losses and profitability for farmers, retailers, and distributors. In short, what we do matters! If you want to be a part of this, then this opportunity may be for you:
Position Summary:
AGDATA is currently seeking a Junior Program Manager for a full-time position. If you love working with data, are detail-oriented and are ready to grow, this might be for you. Under direct supervision of the Team Lead and Program Manager, the Junior Program Manager will assist in managing the processes for the development, implementation and maintenance for fulfillment programs. You will participate in program validation, assist in exception management and execute all payment activities.. You should be local to our Charlotte office to ensure that you can come into our office to complete some of the responsibilities in office, as needed.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to…
- Consult with the client to establish and document program and project requirements.
- Adhere to program and payment processes and documentation.
- Proactively identify process improvements that provide benefits either internally to AGDATA or externally to the client and provide use cases to support those recommendations to the appropriate audiences
- Participate in the program validation process to ensure all aspects of the program is implemented in an error-free environment
- Execute payment transmittals and maintain corresponding documentation for payment runs
- Compile and send out fulfillment program payments via FedEx by the published deadlines
- Assist in managing program exceptions.
- Participate in conference calls with our client.
- Work with the Project Manager to ensure all deliverables are logged and maintained inside JIRA
In order to be successful in your role, it is important that you…
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Understanding and adherence to best practices
- Effectively prioritize workload to meet deadlines and work objectives
- Have experience translating documents into technical specifications
- Thrive in a team environment
- MS Office experience, specifically Excel
It would be even better if you have the below skills/qualifications, but they are not a must….
- Basic to intermediate SQL skills
- Knowledge of Jira navigation
- Knowledge of agriculture industry
- Bachelor of Science with emphasis in data analysis, economics, commerce or related field or work experience in a related field
Considering the below some of your characteristics? Get in touch!
- Detail oriented
- Analytical
- Motivated self-starter
- Effective communicator
- Team Player
How AGDATA Will Have Your Back:
- Emphasizing work life balance: paid time off is available to you and we also have competitive holiday options available including the week between Christmas and New Year’s. The special perk here is that the entire organization is off at the same time.
- Supporting the communities we live and operate in: You are eligible for paid time off that you can use for volunteering purposes.
- Offering flexibility: we understand, life happens. You can work from home and partner with your manager to flex your hours.
- Supporting your health & well-being: you have the option to choose from four medical, two dental and two vision plans to ensure your elections are the best fit for you and your family including your domestic partner and their child(ren).
- Helping you save: you’ll have access to a Health Savings Account with employer contributions as well as Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Planning for the future: you can plan for the near and long term with AGDATA’s 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions and our tuition reimbursement program.
- Ensuring all around well-being: you’ll also get to enjoy access to ancillary benefits, Employee Assistance Programs including virtual counseling sessions, Pet Insurance, Ergonomic Assessments, and other discount programs that will help you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
- Living an open-door environment: you’ll have unparalleled visibility and communication with senior leadership across the organization. Each of our executive team members meets with our new hires during their first quarter!
- Supporting atmosphere encouraging positive feedback: Our Shout Out Program gives our associates the opportunity to give feedback at any time which will be shared and celebrated company-wide and may even be topped off with an award.
- Ensuring clear communication: Our monthly in-person and virtual town halls led by our CEO and other Leaders guarantee everyone stays up-to-date. We make sure to provide lunch so you can socialize and collaborate.
- Offering a best-in-class onboarding experience: AGDATA invests heavily in our associates' training and development. Our Training team is fully dedicated to ensuring your onboarding will be successful and also focuses on the continued development of your soft and hard skills.
- Being comfortable in the office: Need or want to come into our brand-new office space? Free snacks and different types of drinks will be available for you to choose from.
Who We Are:
We are the most trusted provider of data collection and management, marketing program management, and analytical solutions for our Crop and Animal Health industry clients. With data services at the core – surrounded by an extensible array of streamlined software solutions – our unified platform represents over three decades of innovation and expertise in the agriculture, crop protection, specialty chemical and animal health industries. Backed by an entrepreneurial, creative and energetic work force, teammates at AGDATA have been pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance our relationships with our clients since 1985.
At AGDATA, we seek out and reward people who are adaptable, accountable, collaborative and curious and are looking to grow. We want our teammates to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.
