Project Manager

IDEX Corporation • Greenwood, NE

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager for Agriculture, reporting to the Vice President of Technology, will partner closely with product management, engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery from initiation through completion. This individual will lead the development of robust project plans, coordinate resources and activities, and ensure clear communication of progress, risks, and changes across all stakeholders. The Project Manager will play a critical role in delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget, while driving accountability and alignment across teams. Additionally, the role will help elevate project management capabilities by implementing standardized processes, tools, and best practices across the Agriculture platform, including oversight and coordination of broader portfolio initiatives. Success in this role will be measured by consistent project execution performance, stakeholder satisfaction, and the ability to drive efficient, repeatable processes that support profitable growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, effective communication, technical acumen, and a disciplined approach to project management, while fostering a collaborative and results-driven team environment aligned with the IDEX Operating Model and core values of Trust, Team, and Excellence. This position supports both Banjo and KZValve operations and can be located in the Crawfordsville, IN or Greenwood, NE locations with the required ability to travel between sites up to 35% as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience within a manufacturing-based new product development environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Technical competency with embedded systems, plastic injection molding, and fluid control products beneficial.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, O365 suite)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Results-driven with high personal accountability and ownership
• Experience implementing or improving project management processes and tools
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams, locations, and organizations

Nice To Haves

• Technical competency with embedded systems, plastic injection molding, and fluid control products beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams across Banjo and KZValve to plan, execute, and deliver projects that drive new product development and profitable growth.
• Develop and manage project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets, ensuring project execution from initiation through completion.
• Create clear, consistent communication frameworks to ensure alignment across customers, product management, engineering, and internal stakeholders, providing transparency on progress, risks, and changes.
• Coordinate closely with sponsor customers and internal teams to deliver projects that meet customer requirements while supporting business objectives.
• Implement and standardize project management processes, tools, and best practices across the Agriculture Group to enable repeatable, scalable execution.
• Oversee and coordinate broader project management initiatives ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and processes.
• Leverage project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, O365) to enhance visibility, collaboration, and execution efficiency.
• Operate as a highly engaged partner to the business, supporting strategic initiatives and reinforcing the Agriculture Group’s commitment to new product development.

What This Job Offers

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