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　　Are you a technology disrupter? Does the opportunity to develop innovativedigital Ag technology excite you? Do you love playing in the space betweentechnology development and the business to identify new digitalpossibilities? If this describes what you're looking for in your nextadventure we want to hear from you!For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth inmarketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us andgrow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offeringcompetitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities,and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!General Purpose and Scope of Position:Wilbur-Ellis is dedicated to maximizing our customers' profitability byproviding innovative digital and technology solutions to our growers andinternal team members to make informed, data-driven decisions and helpfarming operations succeed. The role of the Product Manager is to guide thestrategic development and execution of the customer-facing CropSights andProbe Schedule platforms. This role will collaborate with cross-functionalteams as the subject matter expert to create and grow user-centric digitalsolutions to support enhanced decisions and operational efficiency forspecialty crop farming operations. The role will involve strategicplanning, product development, market analysis, commercial productgrowth, and customer success.Key Skills and Abilities Include:A bachelor's degree or higher, in Business, Computer Science, or arelevant field of study5+ years' experience in product management, preferably in a digitalenvironmentUnderstanding of Ag industry crops, technologies, and practices,including extensive plant nutrition market knowledge is a plusProven track record in launching and managing successful digital products -ideally within agricultureManagement of the product lifecycle from strategic planning to tacticalactivitiesExperience with Scrum and Agile for Enterprise methodologies is desiredIdentifying and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for productsExperience collaborating with software development as a business partner toimplement a business and IT strategy process that aligns digital prioritieswith business prioritiesKey Personal Attributes Include:Proven leadership capability, with the ability to build relationships,mentor, and inspire cross-functional team members through influenceExcellent written verbal, and presentation communication skillsStrong organization, prioritization, and time management skills -including experience in project planning, budgets, timelines, anddelegation for productsAdvanced knowledge, critical thinking, and strong analytical andproblem-solving skills to achieve goalsAbility to remain detail-oriented with a wide range of responsibilitiesStrong intuition in managing tradeoffs between speed and quality to drivespeed to market with an MVP mindsetSpecific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:Lead product conceptualization, development, & growth to support Go ToMarket and Customer Success strategiesCollaborate with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success todefine roadmaps and develop best practices and techniques for planning,execution, milestone/deliverable tracking, and key performance metricsUse customer-driven market research & analytics while monitoring industrytrends to make decisions on features, opportunities, and commercializationto drive rapid growthOversee the product lifecycle, from initial concept to end-of-life whileensuring alignment of business objectives with developmentMonitor new technologies and competitors to assess potential threats,partnerships, and product or service opportunitiesDeliver the operating budget and align resources to achieve key businesspriorities and objectivesDefine and monitor key performance ind cators (KPIs) to evaluate productsuccess and inform future developmentEngage with customers to gather feedback and incorporate it into productdevelopment - including developing feedback mechanisms that will be used toimprove solutionsEffectively communicate the Wilbur-Ellis digital solutions strategy andplatform value propositions with internal and external stakeholdersCompensation:In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, thebase compensation for this position ranges from $116,500 to $163,000.Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. Thisposition is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation,holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans,and other beWilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employerWilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed,specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistentlyprofitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout NorthAmerica and Asia-Pacific.Wilbur-Ellis is for and about peopleWilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks toour people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive oncreativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work,our customers, and each other.Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforceWilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill developmentand training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition ofpromoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we fostera supportive, people-first work environment.Follow our career social media accounts!

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