GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU
Corteva Agriscience™, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.
#GrowWhatMatters
Purpose of the Position
Project Managers have end-to-end full accountability to deliver business objectives through the efficient execution of capital projects, ensuring compliance with Corteva values related to safety, environment protection, ethics, innovation and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Business case / Front-end Loading (FEL) development
Helps functional teams writing project charters with clear business objectives and requirements.
Leads the development of alternatives that meet business needs, combining our internal seed processing knowledge, project management expertise, and market technologies.
Develops early budgets and timelines to support capital planning process.
Staffs project teams effectively, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly understood, workload is reasonable, communication is good, and conflicts are managed.
Leads project teams to execute the FEL deliverables, ensuring data completeness and quality.
Communicates with stakeholders to grant formal project authorization.
Design
Collaborates with internal customers and project team to develop design, engaging outside consultants and contractors, as needed.
Ensures design meets project objectives and execution strategy, and that a robust quality assurance process is in place to approve the deliverables.
Ensures smooth design information transfer to vendors and construction team.
Procurement
Ensures Corteva procurement practices are in place.
Ensures procurement plans are approved by Procurement team.
Engages functional teams to approve technical and commercial offers.
Engages functional teams to review and approve contracts, when required.
Ensures purchase orders are issued timely and with all required information.
Ensures effective expediting and contract management.
Manages invoices approval and processing.
Construction
Acts as the champion of safety.
Ensures contractors are understand and meet safety and quality requirements.
Ensures contractors understand and align with the project execution strategy.
Ensures site teams are aligned with construction and safety plans.
Ensures owner’s teams are properly staffed to supervise and approve field execution.
Project Management and Performance
Ensures all required permits are in place for the execution of the projects.
Manages scope, schedule, budget, cash-flow, risks, changes, and execution.
Communicates with stakeholders and delivers consistent, and effective project reports.
Delivers assets that are safe to operate and maintain.
Ensures team members are properly recognized for their contributions.
Project Closeout
Supports capital accounting process, complying with internal policies and procedures.
Partners with business finance to evaluate and report investment return, as required.
Experience and Professional Requirements
Candidates must have:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Automation or Agriculture Engineering.
3+ years of experience managing industrial projects, design, or construction.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage partners, and influence stakeholders.
Solid interpersonal relationship skills, with good written and oral communication.
Strong owner’s mindset.
Willingness to work irregular hours, when required.
Highest standards of conduct and respect for others.
Differentiators:
Project Management master’s degree / specialization / broadly recognized certification.
Previous experience with seed/grain/food processing or bulk material handling projects.
Proficient English is mandatory.
Candidates must be willing to relocate to one of our manufacturing locations in South Africa and keep regular site attendance.
Travel requirements: 50% of time, within South Africa and Zambia.
Candidates must fulfill legal employment requirements of the chosen country, including residence and work permits, and have no legal travel restrictions to the other locations.
Who Are We Looking For?
Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food
Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader
Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?
Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing
agricultural challenges of our time
Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility
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