AGCO Corporation

Global Program Manager MES

AGCO Corporation$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with MES or related manufacturing systems.
  • At least 4-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Strong ability to align customer feedback with operational needs and business goals.
  • Ability to advocate for product priorities in an Agile environment.
  • Expertise in defining product quality standards for MES capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute AGCO's global vision for MES product line.
  • Translate manufacturing needs into actionable product roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including IT and engineering, on product development.
  • Establish quality expectations for MES products and solutions.
  • Partner closely with data teams to leverage shop-floor data for strategic insights.

Benefits

  • Health care and wellness plans.
  • Dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible and virtual work options where available.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
  • Paid holidays and time off.
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
  • Education reimbursement opportunities.
  • Life and supplemental insurance options.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchasing.
Full Job Description
AGCO is seeking a Global MES Product Manager to help define, guide, and execute the global vision for our Manufacturing Execution Systems product line. In this role, you will partner with a focused team to shape the product strategy, translate manufacturing needs into actionable roadmap priorities, and ensure AGCO's MES solutions deliver meaningful value to manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on manufacturing experience, a strong understanding of how MES solutions are used on the shop floor, and the ability to connect operational challenges with practical product solutions. You will assess customer needs, evaluate competitive offerings, and use market insight to guide product recommendations, development, investment priorities, cost considerations, and long-term growth strategy.

This role requires frequent collaboration with internal customers, our IT organization, manufacturing teams, Engineering and other product stakeholders across global regions. You will be expected to communicate clearly, build trusted relationships, facilitate productive discussions, and use sound judgment to balance customer feedback, business priorities, and operational realities.

As the subject matter expert and super-user for AGCO's MES products, you will help establish product quality expectations, support roadmap alignment, and serve as a key voice in defining how our MES portfolio evolves to meet current and future manufacturing needs.

Your Impact

  • Hands-on manufacturing experience. Turn fragmentation into a coherent streamlined architecture

  • You bring order to a complex multi system landscape

  • Your focus on UI UX means operators on the shop floor get tools that are usable not just functional improving efficiency and reducing errors.

  • Your ownership of system performance keeps operations running reliably at scale

  • Through close partnership with the Data Lake team, you turn shop-floor data into a strategic asset. Laying the foundation for better decisions, analytics and future AI / Automation initiatives across the company.


Your Experience and qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of MES exposure or related manufacturing systems experience. Key Problem-Solving Responsibilities

  • Minimum 4-5 years of Manufacturing Engineering Experience.

  • Align customer feedback with operational realities, business priorities, and product strategy.

  • Advocate for and defend product priorities with other Product Owners within the Agile Process.

  • Define and uphold product quality guardrails, serving as a key quality gate for customer-facing MES capabilities.


Your Benefits

  • Health care and wellness plans

  • Dental and vision plans

  • Flexible and virtual work options (where available)

  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match

  • Paid holidays and paid time off

  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts

  • Reimbursement for continuing education

  • Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plan

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price


Your Workplace

You will work with your wonderful AGCO colleagues from Duluth, Hesston, NA (Onsite)

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

About AGCO Corporation

AGCO Corporation (AGCO) is a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and related replacement parts globally. The Company sells a range of agricultural equipment, including tractors, combines, self-propelled sprayers, hay tools, forage equipment and implements. It also manufactures and distributes grain storage and handling equipment systems, as well as protein production systems. Its products are recognized in the agricultural equipment industry and are marketed under a range of brands, including Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra. The Company distributes its products through a combination of approximately 3,100 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries. In September 2013, Grain Systems, Inc. (GSI), a global brand of the Company announced that it has purchased Johnson System Inc. (JSI), manufacturer of catwalks, towers and support structures based in Marshall, Michigan.

AGCO Corporation Careers

There has never been a more exciting time to explore job opportunities at AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural equipment. As part of our diverse team, you will contribute to a company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and sustainable growth. Work You’ll Do Join AGCO Corporation’s industry-leading team to help revolutionize agriculture with advanced farming technologies. At AGCO, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, professional growth, and community impact. Transform the industry with your unique skills, working alongside the brightest minds in our field. AGCO stands at the forefront of agricultural innovation, integrating cutting-edge technology into machinery and farm solutions that feed the world. Lead with us from a unique position in the marketplace, where technology meets practical application, driving digital innovation in agriculture. Work with a global team of professionals dedicated to redefining the future of farming through high-impact projects and sustainable practices. Collaborate with over 20,000 dedicated employees worldwide, harnessing the power of smart technology and innovative practices to achieve excellence in everything we do. Introducing the AGCO Growth and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our vision forward, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. AGCO Corporation offers unparalleled career advancement opportunities, supported by comprehensive training and development programs designed to empower employees. Do Innovative Work Be part of a team that’s at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and agricultural efficiency. Deliver solutions that make a real difference in the global food supply chain. Engage in Innovative Work Deliver targeted solutions that enhance farm productivity and profitability through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Join a company that values teamwork, leadership, and a forward-thinking mindset. Work on a wide range of projects utilizing cutting-edge technology and contribute to solutions that help shape the future of agriculture. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with AGCO Corporation, where your ambition meets our commitment to professional development. Enjoy near-limitless job opportunities with unmatched training, certification support, and leadership development programs. Explore Discover how AGCO is leading the way towards more efficient farm systems with smart technology and innovative equipment solutions. The AGCO Advantage Our combined expertise in agriculture and technology enables us to lead the way in creating more efficient and sustainable farming practices. Clients and partners worldwide look to AGCO for strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the agricultural sector. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Explore a range of positions from internships to full-time roles across various departments. SEARCH AGCO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at AGCO Corporation.
Learn more about AGCO Corporation
Size
23,300 employees
Market Cap
$10 billion
Industry
Net Income
$427.1 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$9.1 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at AGCO Corporation

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Global Program Manager MES jobs: