AGCO Corporation

Product Manager, Planter Platform

AGCO Corporation • $90K — $120K *
Hesston, KS 67062In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, Agronomy, Business Management or related field (MBA is a plus)
  • 5+ years' experience in Product Management, Engineering, or Module Strategy roles
  • Industry experience in agriculture, construction, heavy-duty vehicles, or automotive powertrain systems preferred
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design, drivetrains, powertrains, and vehicle architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Own the product lifecycle for specific Planter platforms, ensuring alignment with brand strategies
  • Manage platform roadmaps for modularity, scalability, and cost-efficiency while meeting product specifications
  • Lead Voice of Customer (VOC) initiatives to identify emerging needs and opportunities for improvement
  • Super emphasize collaboration with various teams to balance standardization and custom brand requirements
  • Track competitor innovations and market insights to refine platform offerings
  • Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain to evaluate sourcing and cost structures
  • Define and track KPIs for platform performance, integrating field data and customer feedback for continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Health care and wellness plans
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discounted price
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Reimbursement for continuing education
  • Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans
Full Job Description
The Planter Platform Product Manager is responsible for the roadmap and lifecycle of the platform. This role ensures that these critical platforms align with the company's product platforms, brand differentiation strategies, and future technology integrations, while balancing cost, performance, and manufacturability.

A key aspect of this role is working closely with the Crop Care & Agronomy PM teams to ensure full integration of customer needs, brand specific requirements and product strategy to the platforms. Also analyzing, finding and translating non-brand specific customer requirements are part of the job position. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of mechanical systems, agronomics, technology integration, brand differentiation, and customer insights, as well as strong cross-functional leadership to align product, engineering, and commercial strategies. In this role you will work onsiteto our Beloit KS, Hesston KS or Jackson MN facility to team up with your wonderful AGCO colleagues.

Your Impact
  • Roadmap and lifecycle
    • Own the product lifecycle (NPI & CPM) for specific Planter platforms, ensuring they align with brand strategies and market requirements.
    • Manage platform roadmaps, balancing modularity, scalability, and cost-efficiency while meeting brand & product-specific Points.
    • Ensure platform alignment with solution systems requirements, coordinating with Solution Systems PMs to deliver platform-specific contributions to integrated solutions.
    • Collaborate with Crop Care & Agronomy Product PM and deliver brand specific products and customer needs.
    • Monitor platform health, including quality, financial performance, and market share, and take corrective actions when needed.
    • Collaborate with engineering (PLE = single source of truth on projects and CPM) and supply chain to deliver innovative platform designs that meet sustainability and circular economy goals.
  • Voice of Customer (VOC) - Future Needs & Strategy Validation
    • Lead specific and detailed VOC initiatives focused on your platform to identify:
    • Emerging customer needs for the next 5-10 years.
    • Pain points and opportunities for improvement in the platform in customer needs, efficiency, reliability and durability.
    • Market validation for ongoing module strategies, ensuring alignment with actual customer expectations.
    • Conduct structured customer interviews, farm visits, and dealer discussions to capture feedback directly from operators and fleet owners.
    • Translate insights into feature prioritization, investment roadmaps, and platform requirement adjustments.
    • Collaborate with customer support to understand platform field performance.
    • Work with CX PM and Agronomy teams to understand customer needs and requirements for his specific planter platforms, and value added by different Systems.
    • Collaborate with PA&D, PTX and R&AE teams to define valuable Smart Features & Components development plans impacting Planter products.
    • Participate in Innovation teams.
  • Brand-Specific Requirements & Differentiation
    • Super emphasize collaboration with Product Managers, Agronomist, PTX, Mech module and Tech Module PMs to define future planter products.
    • Balance commonality vs. differentiation by defining where standardization can drive cost benefits and where brand-specific customization is essential.
    • Support early-stage price-by-feature studies in collaboration with Brand Product Managers and Market Intelligence to validate differentiation strategies.
  • Competitive Benchmarking & Market Insights
    • Track competitor innovations and future technology roadmaps in your platform's advancements.
    • Seek regional differentiation insights through Global Brand Marketing teams, ensuring that platforms meet key market needs.
    • Leverage field test data, warranty reports, and customer feedback to refine performance targets and platform roadmaps.
  • Cost, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Feasibility
    • Partner with Procurement & Supplier Teams to evaluate sourcing strategies, supplier capabilities, and cost structures for your platforms.
    • Work closely with Manufacturing & Industrialization to optimize platform design for assembly efficiency, cost control, and serviceability.
    • Drive cost-reduction strategies while ensuring performance and quality levels meet brand expectations.
  • Product Integration & Cross-Functional Alignment
    • Ensure seamless planter integration into Crop Care product platforms, balancing performance, durability, and ease of manufacturing.
    • Collaborate with Aftermarket & Service Teams to ensure that platforms are optimized for serviceability and long-term total cost of ownership.
  • Performance Measurement & Continuous Refinement
    • Define and track KPIs for platform performance, including:
    • Efficiency, reliability, operator experience, cost-effectiveness, and serviceability.
    • Conduct quarterly platform reviews, integrating field data, customer feedback, and competitive insights with roadmap adjustments.
  • Work with Finance & Pricing Teams to ensure cost structures align with the required product positioning and profitability objectives.


Your Experience and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, Agronomy, Business Management or related field (MBA is a plus).
  • 5+ years' experience in Product Management, Engineering, or Module Strategy roles.
  • Industry experience in agriculture, construction, heavy-duty vehicles, or automotive powertrain systems preferred.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design, drivetrains, powertrains, and vehicle architecture.


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
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Reimbursement for continuing education
  • Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans


Your Workplace

In this role you will work onsite to our Beloit KS, Hesston KS or Jackson MN facility to team up with your wonderful AGCO colleagues. This role follows AGCO's on-site work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location a minimum of 4 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.

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 our extraordinary team today 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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$427.1 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$9.1 billion
NASDAQ
AGCO
* Ladders Estimates

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