Program Manager - United Soybean Board : Job Details

Position Summary:

The Program Manager, Industrial Uses will execute United Soybean Board (USB) programs aimed at growing demand for U.S. Soy products (soy oil, meal, and carbohydrates) in a diverse range of end-use applications including bioplastics, rubber, lubricants, renewable fuels, surfactants, paints and coatings, foams, oleochemicals, adhesives, asphalt/concrete, activated carbon, and more. This individual will act as a technical expert, actively managing investments in these areas to accelerate commercial success and drive adoption. They will also support other Demand areas as needed, including international programs and animal nutrition and health.

Required Skills & Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in engineering, biochemistry, or related technical field.

· Master's or Ph.D. in related field (preferred).

· 3+ years of related experience including experience working in industry on product development, process scale-up, and/or product commercialization.

· Ability to travel up to 20% for USB meetings, technical conferences, and key partner visits.

· Strong communication skills, organizational ability, and flexibility in a dynamic environment

· Working knowledge of soy processing and the related products (preferred).

· Smartsheet experience (preferred).

Key Responsibilities:

Program Support:

· Serve as a subject matter expert for industrial use new product development and commercialization.

· Evaluate and vet new technologies for USB investment and provide detailed technical review to strengthen and improve USB proposals for new work.

· Provide ongoing oversight of active USB investments. Guide investments through the product development process by overseeing contracts and relationships with key partners.

· Support farmer committees in the portfolio development process by providing technical expertise. Ensure maximum value and return on investment for U.S. soybean farmers.

· Oversee and maintain a portfolio of industrial use investments, including direct management in USB's Smartsheet portfolio management system.

· Manage and support data collection, metric development, analysis, and reporting. Track portfolio progress against targets and identify opportunities and obstacles for improvement.

· Translate technical information to a farmer audience and provide expertise to inform promotional, marketing, and communication materials.

· Assist in the planning and coordination of an annual Industrial Use research review meeting.

· Manage project execution and compliance with USDA-AMS marketing and communication guidelines in collaboration with the USB communication team.