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The Role
Job Purpose and Impact
Key Accountabilities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Short Description
External Posting: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
The expected salary for this position is $148,000- $202,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
- The Director of Application Development will create and execute the Digital Technology and Data Strategy for Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health's (ANH) North America business, aligning with the Americas Regional strategy, while also considering the needs of the market and the customers served. It is responsible for maintaining, integrating, and implementing software applications within North America. This role will partner with business and digital technology leadership to develop and prioritize a business strategy aligned investment portfolio, and it will lead a diverse and global team, proving guidance on software application testing, quality assurance, master data maintenance, configuration, installation, and support to ensure smooth, stable, and timely implementation of new software and updates to installed applications.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for developing and executing the ANH North America application and data strategy in alignment with the business's goals.
- Leads the execution and develops strategies for application configuration to align with business's goals.
- Provides oversight for release management processes and programming, configuration, testing and deployment of fixes or updates for application version releases.
- Establishes an open channel of communication with business leadership and provides broad oversight and guidance on application support requests and needs.
- Leads the team to conduct advanced and complex application support activities to deliver on business outcomes.
- Identifies and drives engagement with key internal and external partners, understanding their needs and value drivers, and maintaining effective communication to ensure alignment and business success.
- Develops broad reviews on incoming incident tickets and user requests to ensure prioritization in accordance to service level agreements.
- Fosters positive relationships with software vendors and negotiates relevant contracts.
- Tracks the performance of configured applications and makes adjustments to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Reviews and approves recommended improvements for moderate to advanced and highly complex application specific support processes and procedures.
- Manages team members to achieve the organization's goals, by ensuring productivity, communicating performance expectations, creating goal alignment, giving and seeking feedback, providing coaching, measuring progress and holding people accountable.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 6+ years relevant work experience
- Experience in Application Configuration Management, Development and Deployment
- Experienced in User Communication and Application Support
- Expertise with Stakeholder and Vendor Management
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ Years relevant work experience
- 5+ Years of supervisory experience
- Experience with Animal Health and Nutrition
- Competent in leading and managing a global team
- High aptitude in thinking strategically and incorporating business needs into technical roadmaps
Short Description
External Posting: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
The expected salary for this position is $148,000- $202,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
What the Team is Saying
Gaby
Data Engineering Lead
Landon
North America Service Assurance Manager
Navita
Software Engineering Senior Supervisor
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William Orgertrice
Data Engineer
Kayode D.
Principal Data Engineer
Patricia
Supply Chain Learning & Development and Digital Support Lead
Heather W.
Software Engineer
Kristen K.
Factory of the Future Digital Product Manager
Shrey B.
Senior Software Engineer
Madhuri P.
Senior Data Scientist
William Orgertrice
Data Engineer — Data Function, Platforms and Product Engineering
Navita S.
Software Engineering Senior Supervisor
Heather W.
Software Engineer
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Cargill Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, with broad networks, mental-health/EAP resources, and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests plan choice and advocacy resources provide strong support for navigating care.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching alongside an ESOP and an additional retirement account. Feedback suggests these elements are widely regarded as a strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The published PTO structure scales from 15 to 30 days with tenure, alongside paid holidays and paid family leave. Feedback suggests the breadth of time off supports work‑life needs, especially for longer‑tenured employees.
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The Company
What We Do
We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials— from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to flooring. By providing customers with products that are vital for living, we help businesses grow, communities prosper and consumers live well in their daily lives.
Why Work With Us
The decision to join Cargill can open the door to a world of possibility. As part of our Digital, Technology & Data team, you’ll get to be part of a large and diverse group full of unique perspectives united by a common, higher purpose while building a rewarding career full of opportunity, growth and the satisfaction of knowing your work matters.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
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