Project Manager

Nature

13d•Remote

About The Position

Preferred by Nature is seeking a Project Manager Regenerative Agriculture to lead Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENs) and other regenerative agriculture projects in Hungary. This role involves bringing together farmers, businesses, and agronomists to deliver landscape-scale solutions, manage partnerships, and support new funding opportunities. The work aims to improve soil health, biodiversity, water stewardship, climate resilience, and farmer livelihoods. This is a full-time, remote position based in Hungary, with no direct reports. The role requires extensive travel within Hungary for farm and project-site visits.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Rural Development, Geography, Sustainability, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
At least five years of project management experience.
Experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Skills in project and budget management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Skills in data management, analysis, and interpretation.
Strong organizational, stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills, with cultural sensitivity.
Commercial awareness, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Working-level fluency in both Hungarian and English.
Hold a valid driving license.
Have access to a personal vehicle.
Willing to travel extensively within Hungary, including regular farm and project-site visits.

Nice To Haves

Hold PRINCE2, PMP, or an equivalent project management qualification.
Experience working with farmers and agricultural stakeholders.
Experience with grant or donor-funded projects.
Understanding of agricultural systems and sustainability challenges.
Understanding of regenerative agriculture principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Lead LENs Hungary and other regenerative agriculture projects with farmers, partners, and PbN agronomists.
Manage plans, budgets, timelines, risks, and documentation; deliver contractual commitments on time and to agreed quality.
Recruit and support LENs farmers, build agricultural networks, and encourage the adoption of regenerative practices.
Organize farmer engagement activities and use feedback to improve implementation.
Act as the main contact for partners and funders in Hungary; coordinate meetings, visits, and progress updates.
Contribute to proposals, budgets, presentations, funding partnerships, and new landscape initiatives.
Support monitoring and KPIs, maintain accurate farmer and project data, and prepare timely stakeholder reports.
Monitor spending, verify contractor and supplier deliverables, and support forecasting and financial reporting.