AGCO Corporation · 17 hours ago
Aftersales Technical Talent Program Manager
Hesston, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expAGCO Corporation is dedicated to building a better and more sustainable world for farmers. They are seeking a visionary leader to architect their future workforce by managing and expanding programs that connect aspiring talent with high-tech careers in agriculture.
AgricultureFarmingInnovation ManagementManufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
An Advanced degree is a plus
Experience working within a dealer network or a franchised business model is highly preferred
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
Company
AGCO Corporation
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Tractors and Farm Equipment
2020-10-16Post Ipo Equity
1992-04-16IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Hansotia
Chairman, President and CEO
Damon Audia
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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