Project Manager

A Project Manager is an accountable leader responsible for independently delivering projects that drive measurable value for Farm Credit East’s customers and business objectives.

What You Will Do

The Project Manager owns the full project lifecycle—from planning and execution through benefits realization—ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and standards.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for professionals ready to take ownership of project delivery, drive operational excellence, and contribute directly to Farm Credit East’s mission and vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Agriculture, Agri-Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience leading projects or major workstreams, ideally in a regulated or cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing project lifecycle phases: planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
• Experience coordinating teams, managing budgets, and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Preferred certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Benefits

• Salary Range: $65,000 to $95,000 commensurate with experience
• Short-Term Incentive to reward business results
• Retirement Contributions: 401k match up to 6% of salary
• Defined Contribution retirement plan funded at 2-9% of salary depending on years of service
• Time Off: 15-25 days of vacation leave per year, depending on years of service
• 12 days of holiday leave per year
• 7.5 days of sick leave in your first year, followed by 12 days of sick leave per year thereafter
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 80 hours of paid leave for birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents
• Family Care Leave: Additional leave options available under FMLA and company policy
• Health and Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance at 2x base pay
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance at 2x base pay
• Long-term disability insurance at 2/3 base pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education and training
• Employee Assistance Program offering a wide variety of tools and resources