Tech Lead - App Systems

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Oversees and executes IT projects for the Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) division often with a focus on data analysis, design and implementation of application solutions. Manages and coordinates all phases of a project, developing analytical strategies, and ensuring data quality and integrity. Responsible for communicating complex findings in a clear and concise manner with stakeholders at all levels. Will be required to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The salary range for this position is $111,000 - $167,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead analysts gather requirements, conduct gap analysis, and develop technical solutions for business needs. They design new or modified application functionality.
• Complete system configuration and testing to meet the design criteria for strategic projects in respective area.
• Works with the IT Manager to implement and facilitate project management best practices for the PAB IT team. This includes the effective use of PM software, the stage-gate process, project prioritization, etc.
• Defines project resource requirements and secures resources. Defines project timelines and uses appropriate tools for project scheduling and tracking.
• Assists IT Manager in recruiting, developing, and mentoring a diverse work team to provide the best skills needed to support business and IT initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manage structured database systems using SQL-based technologies.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Understand and evaluate business requirements to hypothesize business solutions.
• Collaborate with other technical teams on solutions, enhancements, reporting requirements and testing procedures.
• Build effective working relationships within business units, plants and functional groups, maintain key relationships to provide quality service and support.
• Maintain high productivity and quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to self-manage and complete projects and tasks, on-time, with little supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to communicate and influence at both technical team and senior management levels.
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor and partner.

Minimum Education

• BS degree, Information Technology, or related discipline

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with project management, business process reengineering, and/or translating business requirements to technical solutions.
• Managed multiple large projects with full cycle implementations in a senior-level role.
• Experienced in Microsoft Project or similar tool to create work plans, resource schedules, and understanding critical milestones with an understanding of project methodologies (Waterfall/Agile).
• Working knowledge of Process flow tools to map business processes.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite including creation of Excel spreadsheets is required.
• Possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; as well as communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and people management skills are required.
• Ability to manage and coordinate complex projects.

Experience Preferred

• Experience with Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM).
• Experience with PowerBI, Snowflake, Dataiku.
• Exposure and/or familiarity with PL/SQL or other languages
• Experience in Organizational Change Management requirements including creation and delivery of training materials.
• Experienced in project tools to create work plans, resource schedules, and understanding critical milestones with an understanding of project methodologies (Waterfall/Agile).

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• This position will be based out of the Perdue AgriBusiness office at Salisbury, MD.
• Rotating weekly on-call to cover off hours and weekends.
• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment with frequent use of computer workstation.
• Some minor overnight travel, including travel to other company sites and/or conferences to support strategic projects.
• When in a plant environment:
  • Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
  • May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
  • May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
  • May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
  • Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.