Program Manager, Strategic Program Execution
Lely is seeking a highly accomplished Program Manager to lead the development and execution of a critical growth initiative within North America. This role will be responsible for leading the execution, coordination, and delivery of a large-scale, cross-functional strategic development program. Ideal candidates will have experience leading the development and commercialization of agricultural technologies, automation systems, machinery, robotics, or other complex physical products in partnership with engineering and product development teams. Working within a strategic framework established by the Steering Group, the Program Manager will translate program objectives into actionable plans, coordinate workstreams across North America and global stakeholders, manage program performance, and drive successful delivery through product development, field validation, and commercialization readiness. Strategic direction, major investment decisions, and commercialization ownership remain with strategic leadership and the respective business teams. Reporting to senior leadership, this individual will provide program leadership across multiple disciplines, aligning business strategy, product development, operations, customer engagement, engineering teams, and external partnerships to deliver transformative outcomes. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned program leader who thrives in complex environments, can create structures where none exists, and has a proven track record of leading the development, validation, and deployment of complex physical products, agricultural technologies, automation systems, robotics, or integrated hardware/software solutions. This program leader will be largely responsible for aligning farmers, business leaders, development teams, and strategic stakeholders around a shared vision and coordinating execution at scale.