At Silvateam, we're committed to providing innovative agricultural solutions that meet the evolving needs of farmers and the global agro-industry. To help drive our continued growth and product innovation, we're looking for a Project Manager to join our Agro Business Unit. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage the entire product lifecycle, from concept to market launch, with a focus on plant protection and formulation. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including R&D, technical agronomy, sales, regulatory, and external partners, ensuring timely and successful product development.
Objectives of this role - Analyze customer needs, market trends, and potential partnerships to optimize product.
- Evaluate competitor products and identify opportunities for differentiation through innovation or enhanced product performance.
- Analyze ingredient and formulation requirements, developing strategies and programs to meet regulatory and customer specifications.
- Assess new product ideas and design strategic go-to-market plans to ensure successful launches and market penetration.
- Coordinate the product development process, particularly in plant protection and product formulation, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities - Lead the execution of all product development processes, including research, planning, and collaboration with R&D, technical agronomy, and regulatory teams.
- Supervise the product lifecycle management, ensuring timely transitions from concept to launch, and addressing post-launch improvements or adjustments.
- Create and maintain detailed product development timelines and go-to-market strategies, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.
- Develop training programs for the sales force and provide direct support to customers to highlight product advantages and applications.
- Analyze market trends and competitor products to propose differentiating strategies and innovative solutions.
- Work closely with regulatory teams to ensure all products are compliant with relevant regulations and certifications in all target markets.
Required skills and qualifications - Proven experience in project management, preferably in the agriculture, agrochemical, or plant protection industries.
- Strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver projects within scope, time, and budget.
- Experience in managing the full product lifecycle from development to post-launch.
- Technical expertise in plant protection products and formulation processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Preferred skills and qualifications - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in agricultural engineering, Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related field.
- Previous experience in R&D or product management within the agricultural or agrochemical sector.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance for plant protection products.
- Demonstrated success in bringing new agricultural products to market.
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