Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced non-IT Project Manager to lead high-impact business initiatives that support our ambitious growth strategy and strengthen our position in key global markets. This is an opportunity to work at the centre of business transformation, partnering with leaders across Commercial, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Continuous Improvement functions to deliver strategic projects that improve performance, enhance customer value, and enable organisational change.

As part of a growing Project Management Centre of Excellence (CoE), you will help establish project management best practices, develop scalable frameworks and tools, and build organisational capability. This role is ideal for a commercially minded project professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys influencing stakeholders, and is passionate about turning strategy into measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, monitor, and execute cross-functional internal projects from initiation through completion.
• Serve as a project expert across ABS, providing guidance and best practices to teams with varying PM maturity.
• Build, refine, and implement project management toolkits, standards, and methodologies for the PM CoE.
• Lead projects involving transformational work across commercial operations, supply chain, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks, and recommend schedule, resource, and cost adjustments.
• Report progress, resolve issues, and build strong working relationships across global teams.
• Manage up to five concurrent projects at a time.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information and create alignment among diverse stakeholders.
• Act as a resource and mentor to colleagues with less project experience.
• Champion and support change management efforts across the business.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience managing business projects (non-IT or digital projects).
• Progressive experience in project management (formal PM background not required).
• Demonstrated consistent usage of tools to drive adoption of best practices and PM tooling, including augmented tools.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across commercial, supply chain, or related areas.
• Experience influencing stakeholders—especially in situations where initial alignment was low.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive outcomes in ambiguous environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Authorized to work in the country of residence without sponsorship.
• Experience leading transformational or organizational change initiatives.
• Experience in a commercial organization or supply chain function.
• Prior exposure to continuous improvement, value delivery frameworks, or PMO/CoE environments.

About the Company

ABS is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies, and udder care products. Marketed in more than 70 countries, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock to increase the profitability of our customers—some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers.

IntelliGen Technologies, a division of ABS, develops sexed bovine genetics that help customers maximize profitability and reach their goals efficiently. Innovation is part of our DNA, from co-developing the first semen tank to launching Sexcel® sexed genetics.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer, a global FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK, with a presence in over 70 countries and a workforce of over 3,000 employees. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world sustainably. Our vision: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never Stop Improving

Sustainability Commitments

• Monitor and identify goals for reducing GHG emissions from our operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements to support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, reducing GHG emissions per unit of milk or meat produced.
• Identify facility and other opportunities for GHG emission reductions, aligned with our goals.
• Partner and advocate for policies advancing positive climate goals and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $110,000 – $130,000 USD. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including the role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

UK Benefits

• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Health Cash Back Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee share plan
• Flexible Working Policy (where appropriate/practicable)
• Enhanced maternity leave: 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University, and Mango (languages)

US Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Long and short-term disability
• 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and earned time off (ETO)