We’re hiring an Agronomist

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture. 

Your Challenge: 

• Oversee acreage planning, strategy, education and resource allocation for field activities.
• Develop a cost effective, environmentally sound method of enhancing yields.
• Planning and demand process for New Crop production
• Technologies – prepare growing plan, include all details from inbred, hybrid and field level allocations
• Training – Delta stuff and growers
• Field production – following all production process from planting until harvesting on field level
• Production research – be part of research team, trials, analyze, improvement of production technologies
• Digital tools reporting – Seed Pro, EDGE, Blueprint  ….
• Digital Agronomist – EDGE, Drone, SCIO, mapping, ProMap, Field Benchmarking ……
• Production Efficiency and Improvements  – active attending on Execute to Win initiatives
• Plant operation - weekly audit, plant visits …
• All other activities in correlation with SPSC part of Pioneer activities and business
• Be involved in all aspects of grower relations, including but not limited to: acreage allocations, contracts, and conflict resolution.
• Management of commercial seed production fields, Field activities may operate 7 days/week, 24 hours per day portions of the year.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining relationships with growers, contractors and vendors.
• Serve as technical expert across a broad range of field activity.
• Meet targeted yields and other planning parameters agreed upon with Field Operations Manager and Quality Planning and Supply Planning.
• Develop growing plan, review grower/field information and determine local acreage plans, and adjustments as plans change.
• Establish and support individual and team performance goals that are attainable and aligned with business strategy.
• Sponsor projects, team members, timelines, and deliverables to ensure productivity objectives are met.
• Promote health, safety, and environmentally friendly practices.
• Ensure Process Safety Management is implemented and fully executed.
• Evaluate and analyze the local competitive seed environment. 

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need 

• Bachelors degree in agronomy, agribusiness or related discipline.
• 2 years or more of experience in agronomy, field science, agribusiness, or other related field.
• Possess seeds skills and general product knowledge.
• A valid driver's license in good standing.
• Organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities. Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Develop and sustain High-Performing work teams.
• Computer Skills (office suite products)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Produce Safely a high yielding quality crop year in and year out.

• Passionate about agronomy and row crop management.
• Willing to travel 50%

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 Can We 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.