Mid Level Program Manager

Mid Level Program Manager

JOB-10045732

Anticipated Start Date

February 9 ,2026

Location

Saint Louis , MO

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

As a global leader in agriculture enterprise, our client is recognized for their multiple brands and renowned reputation. Their research and development teams combine knowledge and ingenuity to create the most innovative ideas. With their cutting-edge products, they have a common goal: improved quality of life for all.

Job Summary

If you're interested in a Mid-Level Program Manager job , then this is the best role for you ! The Innovation Program Operations Manager is responsible for running the day-to-day operations of employee innovation programs. This role ensures innovative teams have a high-quality, well-supported experience throughout 90-day experiment cycles, from kickoff through pitch and follow-ups. The position supports multiple teams operating in parallel across global time zones in a fully remote environment.

Job Description

• Manage daily operations of multiple innovation teams running simultaneously through 90-day experiment cycles.
• Track team progress, experiments, milestones, and outcomes.
• Identify teams that are stuck and intervene early with appropriate support.
• Coach teams in applying design thinking, human-centered design, and experimentation methods.
• Host and facilitate coaching and feedback sessions focused on problem framing, experimentation, learning synthesis, and pitch development.
• Serve as the primary communication hub for innovation teams.
• Share updates and recognize progress through internal communication platforms.
• Plan, schedule, host, and facilitate program kickoffs, coaching sessions, and final pitch events.
• Coordinate logistics for pitch events, including calendars, materials, and audiences.
• Create and distribute program completion certificates.
• Support teams in leveraging AI tools to accelerate research, generate insights, and improve experimentation.
• Apply AI tools to program operations, communication, and problem-solving.
• Build and maintain trackers, dashboards, and progress monitoring systems.
• Support teams through uncertainty, resistance, and rapid change.

Skills Required

• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience coaching or facilitating:
  • Design Thinking
  • Human-Centered Design
  • Lean experimentation
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills for early-stage innovation teams.
• Ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint for storytelling, presentations, and visual communication.
• Proficiency in Excel for tracking progress, status, and metrics.
• Comfort using AI tools for productivity, research, and problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate as a player-coach: operator, mentor, and community builder.
• Customer-first mindset and high level of self-motivation.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check
• Work schedule : 08:00 AM
• Fully remote role supporting globally distributed teams.
• Flexible schedule required to accommodate multiple time zones, including early morning or late evening calls.
• Contractor must have a strong background in scheduling and organization.
• Experience supporting teams through ambiguity, uncertainty, and change.
• Preferred experience with Adobe Creative Suite and event facilitation.
• Design thinking experience is strongly preferred.

Pay Rate/Salary

• Estimated Salary: $84.66 to $92.66 per hour based on qualifications.

HarveStaff LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.