Be UnCommon with UnCommon Farms
Explore a rewarding career of working with ag producers across North America to strengthen their business with UnCommon Farms. Our employees work every day to help family farms take control of their farming legacy’s through helping them work on their business.
Be UnCommon with UnCommon Farms
Explore a rewarding career of working with ag producers across North America to strengthen their business with UnCommon Farms. Our employees work every day to help family farms take control of their farming legacy’s through helping them work on their business.
Benefits
Full Benefits Package
3 Weeks Paid Vacation
401K with 50% Match
Hybrid Work
11 Paid Company Holidays
Sick/Personal Time
Casual Dress Code
Tuition Assistance
Join Our Team
At UnCommon Farms, we're seeking dedicated individuals passionate about empowering farmers and shaping the future of agriculture. Join our team to guide farms through personalized strategies, working alongside our community to uplift and sustain their legacies. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in driving positive change and fostering success within the agricultural landscape.
Manager, Technology Systems
At UnCommon Farms, we specialize in innovative, sustainable solutions that empower farm businesses to thrive. Dedicated to driving agricultural success, we offer a range of services designed to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and support growth.
Join Our Team!
We’re seeking a visionary and results-oriented Manager of Technology Systems to lead the charge in digital transformation and systems optimization. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for agriculture and a knack for enhancing business operations through innovative technology, this opportunity is for you!
The Team
"UNCOMMON" means being out of the ordinary //: rare, extraordinary, unique, exceptional. UnCommon Farms is unrelenting in our pursuit to build the most valuable community of farmers in North America. Together, we empower farm families to achieve their goals and control their future.
Why You’ll Love This Role
As the Manager of Technology Systems, you’ll:
- Define and evolve the company’s technology roadmap to align with business goals and drive innovation. You’ll identify opportunities for automation, integration, and scalability across departments.
- Lead digital transformation, evaluating and implementing emerging technologies (including AI) to ensure UnCommon Farms stays ahead of the curve.
- Oversee and optimize all critical business systems, including proprietary software (Ag Manager), HubSpot, Teamwork, Microsoft 365, and other core cloud-based tools. You’ll ensure seamless integration, workflow automation, and system performance to support operational excellence.
- Manage a cross-functional team of internal developers, staff, and third-party vendors. You’ll mentor and build a collaborative, innovative, and accountable technology culture, setting clear goals and expectations for the team.
- Champion IT security, compliance, and business continuity, developing and enforcing policies for data privacy, infrastructure performance, and software licensing.
- Partner with leadership and key stakeholders to gather requirements, ensure technology delivers real business value, and serve as a trusted technology advisor for executive decision-making and resource planning.
- Provide operational support and end-user services, overseeing onboarding, training, and change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of systems and processes across the organization.
- Manage IT assets and vendor relationships, including tracking technology resources, negotiating software and service contracts, and ensuring cost-effective solutions.
- Support company meetings and presentations by setting up and managing AV systems, collaboration tools, and technical troubleshooting for internal and executive events.
- Document system configurations, workflows, and policies, ensuring continuity and knowledge sharing to future-proof UnCommon Farms’ technology infrastructure.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of IT management or systems leadership experience.
- Proven success managing software development teams and vendors, driving digital transformation, and modernizing systems.
- Strong knowledge of CRM (preferably HubSpot), project management tools (Teamwork), and accounting/ERP systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, cloud-based infrastructure, APIs, and automation tools like Zapier and Make.
Why You’ll Love Working at UnCommon Farms:
We believe in taking care of our team, offering a competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive:
- Flexibility: This position offers a hybrid work option, combining remote work flexibility with 2 days a week in the office in Brighton, Illinois.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and more.
- Peace of Mind: Company-provided long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
- Financial Growth: 401(k) with a 50% company match.
- Time to Recharge: Start with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 1 week of paid sick time, and 11 company-paid holidays.
- Casual & Comfortable: A relaxed dress code so you can focus on what matters.
- Invest in Your Future: Tuition assistance to help you achieve your goals.
Competitive Compensation That Rewards Your Expertise
At UnCommon Farms, we recognize and value the skills and experience you bring to the table. Our compensation package is designed to be both fair and competitive, reflecting the qualifications, education, and expertise needed for success in this role.
Estimated Salary Range: $90, 000- $113,500 per year
Your final offer will be tailored to your unique background, including your qualifications, certifications, experience, and training.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us in shaping the future of agriculture through innovative technology leadership and transformative solutions.