Indigo improves grower profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health through the use of natural microbiology and digital technologies. Utilizing beneficial plant microbes and agronomic insights, Indigo works with growers to sustainably produce high quality harvests. The company then connects growers and buyers directly to bring these harvests to market. Working across the supply chain, Indigo is forwarding its mission of harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, with additional offices in Memphis, TN, Research Triangle Park, NC, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil. http://www.indigoag.com/

This is an exciting opportunity for a Professional Intern with an interest in project management, technology, and/or agriculture to contribute to a growing, innovative company. As part of the project management team, you Project Manage efforts to build the products, services and cross-functional capabilities needed to realize Indigo’s Commercial objectives. Responsibilities include taking ownership of individual workstreams in large-scale projects, working across Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, Data Sciences and Technology, developing executive-level presentations and keeping teams moving forward at pace and on target. You will be required to work cross functionally to collect inputs for day to day tasks.

Key Outcomes for the Role

• Establish mechanism and tools to enable Portfolio view of all non-R&D/Technology-specific Programs and Projects
• Independently initiate and complete 1-3 smaller projects within Commercial Ops, Supply Chain and Finance
• Independently lead 2-3 major workstreams in larger projects spanning Indigo
• Contribute to the standardization of planning processes, diagnostic tools and communication pathways used with Executive and Operational stakeholders

Background

• Anticipated MBA or PhD with strong interest in project management, new product/service introductions, information technology, and/or agriculture
• Technical experience in sales, marketing, supply chain and finance is a plus

Competencies

• A passion for project management and improving organizational capabilities
• Software savvy and excited to find ways to leverage software tech, wherever possible
• High energy and commitment to a fast, paced dynamic environment
• Excellent listening and communication skills to all levels and backgrounds at appropriate detail
• Action plan oriented self starter
• Team player with ability to work cross functionally and simplify complex information from various level and departments
• High tolerance to and ability to execute under ambiguous situations
• Passion for Indigo and our core values