Sr Manager, Application Systems

Your Workplace

This role follows AGCO’s onsite work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location 4 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork. This role is onsite in our Jackson, MN location.

Your Impact

• Technical & Business Leadership
  • Define and execute the engineering strategy for application systems, including liquid, dry, and chassis systems, aligned with Crop Care product roadmaps and business priorities.
  • Lead development of system architectures, technology selection, and platform scalability.
  • Ensure delivery of reliable, high-quality application systems meeting performance, reliability, cost, and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive innovation within application systems, including integration of new technologies and product enhancements.
• Program & Execution Ownership
  • Oversee large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs with significant technical complexity and budget responsibility.
  • Ensure effective planning, resource allocation, and delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Drive adherence to engineering processes, including validation, design reviews, and lifecycle management.
• People Leadership
  • Lead managers and senior technical professionals across application engineering disciplines.
  • Build and develop organizational capability, including succession planning and talent development.
  • Establish a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional & Enterprise Influence
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure integrated product delivery.
  • Represent the application engineering function in senior leadership discussions and governance forums.
  • Influence broader engineering strategy, standards, and technology direction across Crop Care.
• Operational Excellence
  • Drive best practices in quality, safety, compliance, performance, and engineering rigor.
  • Manage engineering budgets, resources, and long-term workforce planning.
  • Ensure alignment with global engineering standards and AGCO processes.

Scope & Impact

• Accountability for performance and results of a broad application module systems portfolio.
• Leadership across multiple teams, disciplines, or sites.
• Direct impact on product performance, reliability, lifecycle cost, and customer outcomes.
• Decisions influence architecture, technology selection, and risk management.

Your Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related); advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in agriculture equipment, off-highway, or mobile machinery systems.
• Background in application systems (e.g., spraying, material application, fluid systems and chassis).
• Experience leading global or multi-site engineering teams.
• Significant experience in engineering leadership within product or systems development.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, module design, and product lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to influence technical strategy and organizational direction.

Pay

This position will pay within the range of $111,000.00 – $205,000.00, based on experience. This position is eligible for a bonus based on 20% of compensation.

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