Overview
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATIONS
ISA is an Indianapolis based forward-thinking organization that works to benefit Indiana farmers and stakeholders. Be a part of the team that works within the highest levels of agriculture. Interact with various state, national, university communication teams and organizations, federal and state policy makers, and global partners in making a difference in the future of the Indiana agriculture community.
COMPANY CULTURE
The shared values of ISA are important to who we are as an organization and as professionals. ISA offers the following:
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Paid time off (PTO), including vacation, sick leave and eleven holidays; additional companypaid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day; a generous benefits package; parental leave; tuition reimbursement;
company provided cell phone and a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match.
• Work Schedule: This is a primarily in-office position based in Indianapolis, with an expectation of working onsite at least three
days per week. Up to two remote workdays per week may be available, depending on job responsibilities, meetings, and
organizational needs.
• Travel reimbursed and paid professional development opportunities
• Stocked fridge and pantry, community give-back programs, employee recognition and fun company-sponsored events
POSITION PURPOSE
The Sustainability & Value Creation Project Manager serves as a generalist project manager supporting sustainability and value creation initiatives across ISA and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC). This is an execution-focused role responsible for creating structure, accountability, and coordination across a diverse portfolio of projects, partnerships, events, and research initiatives.
This position is not expected to serve as a subject matter expert. Rather, the Project Manager provides the process discipline, organization, and follow-through that enables technical experts, researchers, and organizational leaders to focus on strategic decision-making and content expertise.
The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of moving projects from concept to completion through
effective planning, communication, and execution.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Project & Portfolio Management
• Manage project timelines, budgets, contracts, deliverables, and reporting across the Sustainability & Value Creation portfolio.
• Maintain project management systems that ensure visibility, accountability, and timely execution.
• Accumulate portfolio intelligence that tracks project progression, key milestones, risks, investment levels, and
recommendations over time.
• Support the annual Request for Proposal process in which organizational projects are received for review. Project monitoring
includes tracking, reporting, and partner accountability to deliverables in project and research contracts.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the administrative team on contracting, budgeting, and documentation.
Stakeholder & Program Coordination
• Coordinate sustainability and value creation initiatives involving staff, university researchers, farmers, and industry partners.
• Capture and organize farmer and stakeholder feedback to inform project priorities and partner engagement.
• Track research deliverables and reporting requirements and support research translation and outreach efforts.
• Coordinate Sustainability & Value Creation committee meetings, including agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up.
• Support execution of strategic initiatives and events including the Think Tank, Student Soybean Innovation Competitions, and other
stakeholder engagement activities.
Organizational Support & Continuous Improvement
• Facilitate communication and coordination across projects, workstreams, and partner organizations including work with
communications team to develop farmer content and help as needed with consumer content.
• Provide leadership with visibility into project status, risks, opportunities, and key deadlines.
• Identify process improvements that strengthen execution, efficiency, and organizational impact.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an equivalent of the following education and/or experience.
● Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, organizational leadership, agriculture or related field.
● Five or more years of experience and/or working knowledge related to project management.
● Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
● Agricultural knowledge is beneficial but not required. Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn are essential.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.
● This position requires considerable concentration and creativity. It is subject to stress caused by a changing environment,
tight deadlines, and workload.
● Full-time exempt role with a minimum of 40 hours per week required.
● Travel within Indiana with reasonable advance notice. International or out-of-state travel on a limited basis with advance notice.
● Must be able to sit for long periods of time, stand, crouch, stoop, reach and move up and down stairs.
● Physical requirements include the ability to sit for extended periods, stand, crouch, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and lift to 25 pounds
