Job Description

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we\'re all about at John Deere. And it\'s why we\'re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world\'s brightest minds are tackling the world\'s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we\'ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Urbandale
Function: Customer & Product Support
Title: Project Leader, Technical Information Development - 104230
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.

Your Responsibilities

As a Project Leader, Technical Information Development for Intelligent Solutions Group located in Urbandale, Iowa, you will:

• Gather project requirements through collaboration with product line Technical Information Specialist and key stakeholders (customer support planners, customer support engineers, engineering, supply management, accounting) to develop and execute project plans meeting schedule, quality, resource, and budget needs.
• Develop and execute communication plans including tracking and communicating project status to stakeholders, key project participants, and Enterprise Technical Information Development (ETID) leadership.
• Identify and facilitate work with appropriate authoring resources (internal and external) based on work complexity, skills, and expertise. Reconcile actual project expenses against estimates to enhance future budget forecasting activities.
• Provide process training for authoring resources (internal and external) and key stakeholders. Encourage open communication and collaboration across key stakeholder, authoring and ETID resources.
• Lead and support innovation special projects, including standards development, supporting continuous improvement and Lifecycle Support.
• Provide mentoring to less senior team members.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 2 or more years of project management experience
• 1 or more experience working with different business functions such as: accounting, engineering, quality, manufacturing, distribution, supply management, marketing, HR, IT, customer support, and product support.
• Experience in developing and executing budgets
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule (early morning/evening) when necessary to support global business needs
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in developing and executing communication plans
• 1 or more years of project management experience with global team members
• 2 or more years of project management experience using external supplier resources/workforce to complete work.
• 1 or more Project Management Certifications such as Certified associate in project management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Project Manager (CPM), Master Project Manager (MPM), Professional in Project Management (PPM), or equivalent.
• 1 or more years working in an Agile methodology environment
• 1 or more years using Agile tools such as Rally, Jira, or equivalent

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor\'s degree in education, business management, engineering/technology, agricultural sciences or marketing or equivalent related work experience

What You\'ll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you\'ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company\'s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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