Description

Who are we, and what do we do?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Capital Engineering Leader based in Johnston, IA. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the capital project management team, to ensure the development and delivery of Corteva Seed Operations regional business unit program. Scope includes program planning, conceptual development, project planning, project management, and commissioning, at new or existing owned facilities

What You’ll Do:

• Implement a comprehensive capital project management strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives..
• Lead the project management team, ensuring the successful delivery of projects for Global Seed Operations.
• Lead the end-to-end project management process, from project ideation to closure, ensuring adherence to best practices, methodologies, and project management standards.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate cost estimates, allocation and tracking throughout project lifecycle.
• Identify potential risks and issues that could impact project timelines, budget, or outcomes and develop mitigation strategies.
• Establish KPIs to track project performance and provide regular status reports to leadership.
• Implement quality assurance processes to maintain the highest standards of project deliverables.
• Facilitate effective communication and engagement with stakeholders to ensure project expectations are met.
• Actively participate on the Global Capital Execution Leadership Team and contribute to the overall management of the department via strategic planning, assessing needs, setting goals, establishing direction, addressing issues and allocating resources.
• Directly supervises multiple levels (Sr. Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Engineering Technicians) to achieve capital and project execution goals.
• 5-8 direct reports.
• Directs activities of external collaborators, contractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or related fields.
• 8-10 years of successfully managing complex capital projects from initiation to completion, preferably within the food or agriculture industries.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role overseeing project resources or teams.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of seed or agriculture operations.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Understanding of budgeting, financial analysis, and resource management

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.