Aftersales Technical Talent Program Manager

AGCO • Hesston, KS

10d • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a visionary leader to serve as the architect of our future workforce. As the Aftersales Technical Talent Program Manager, you won't just manage programs; you will build the roadmap that ensures the AGCO dealer network is powered by the best technicians in the industry. You will act as a strategist, a relationship builder, and a motivator, connecting aspiring talent with a high-tech career in agriculture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related fields.
• Minimum of 7-10 years in program management, workforce development, or vocational education leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to scale complex programs (like apprenticeships or certifications) from a local pilot to a regional or national level.
• Direct experience working with national student organizations such as 4-H, FFA, or SkillsUSA/Canada.
• Experience working within a dealer network or a franchised business model is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with managing partnerships with community colleges (e.g., AAS degree programs) and navigating state/provincial apprenticeship regulations.
• Ability to translate "soft" engagement metrics (like brand awareness) into "hard" data (pipeline growth and retention rates).
• Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills; you will be the "voice" of AGCO's technical talent initiatives to both internal executives and external partners.
• Experience managing budgets, project timelines, and marketing collateral for recruitment initiatives.
• A passion for developing others.
• The ability to find common ground between educational standards, corporate goals, and dealer needs.
• Willingness to travel (approx. 60%) to visit partner colleges, attend national conventions, and engage with dealers across North America.

Nice To Haves

• An Advanced degree is a plus.
• You must be able to influence independent business owners toward a shared vision.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive North American strategy to identify, recruit, and retain the next generation of AGCO technicians.
• Lead and scale high-impact initiatives, including the AGCO Service Technician AAS degree (Parkland College) and the AGCO NexTECH program.
• Manage and expand our formalized Work-Based Learning Apprenticeship Program, transforming it into a scalable model that can be implemented across various business units and markets.
• Serve as the primary liaison and AGCO "ambassador" to strategic partners such as 4-H, FFA, and SkillsUSA/Canada.
• Analyze partnership engagement to ensure we are investing in the right channels to maximize talent acquisition and brand visibility.
• Act as a consultant to our dealer network, providing them with the tools and talent pipelines they need to thrive.
• Identify opportunities to take successful regional "schemes" and adapt them for broader North American markets.
• Foster a positive environment for program success by constantly evaluating curriculum, mentor engagement, and student outcomes.

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 plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior