Digital Innovation Manager – Agricultural Solutions Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

Digital Innovation Manager – Agricultural Solutions ResearchTriangle Park, NC 12

Month Contract Pay Range:

40 – 50/hr, W 2 Thisrole doesn’t require ongoing travel but there might be 1-2innovation events per year where travel overnight might be needed.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote(optionally).

Job Description :

We are looking for aforward-thinking Digital Innovation Manager to join ourAgricultural Solutions AgroStart Team. This individual willidentify and implement cutting-edge digital technologies inAgriculture to solve customer pain points and fulfill businessneeds.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Actively scout for emerging digitaltechnologies and digital trends relevant to the agriculturalsector, with an emphasis on finding solutions that drive businessgrowth and efficiency. 2.Collaborate closely with internalstakeholders to understand their needs and identify potentialtechnological solutions. 3.Lead the consulting process for internalteams on technology adoption and digital innovation. Provideguidance on how technology can solve challenges, improve services,or create new business opportunities. 4.Foster a culture ofinnovation within the organization and help build capabilities fora better partner experience 5.Present the potential value of newtechnologies and provide recommendations based on potential returnon investment and alignment with business goals. 6.Maintain strongrelationships with external tech vendors and partners and leveragethese relationships to stay ahead of industry trends anddevelopments. 7.Work closely with Digital Product Owners and ITdelivery leads to develop and implement Digital Products. 8.Support regional Artificial Intelligence projects

Qualifications:

1.Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,Business, Agriculture or related field. 2.Minimum of 5 years ofexperience in technology scouting, consulting, or a related role,preferably within the agricultural sector. 3.Proven experience inimplementing and managing innovation initiatives and digitalproducts. 4.Solid understanding of emerging technologies, digitaltrends, and their application in the agricultural industry.5.Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability toinfluence and engage a diverse range of stakeholders.6.Demonstrable project management skills, with a track record ofleading and implementing technology projects successfully. 7.Experience with Artificial Intelligence projects is an advantage.8. Innovative thinking and knowledge for digital technology andagriculture 9. Track record of identifying and implementingtechnological solutions.