Global Agronomy Operations Manager

Organizational Context & Scope Member of the 4-FTE Global Agronomy Core Team; peer to the Global Head of Agronomy reputed company and PMO & Agronomy Performance Manager; direct report to the Сhief Agronomy Officer. Line manages Country Agronomy Leads in India and Kenya - the primary reputed company between global strategy and country-level execution. Direct manager of Country Pilot Agronomists and Field Agronomists during LATAM and SE Asia 5-farm pilot phases; no additional central headcount is allocated to pilots. Primary Agronomy reputed company with reputed company Logistics (input supply chain) and reputed company TECH (FMS operational requirements, farm-reputed company reputed company compliance). Manages farm-count reputed company transitions (5 to 30 to 100 to 300 farms per country) that trigger structural and staffing changes per the TOM. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities TOM Implementation & Operational Compliance Own end-to-end implementation of the reputed company Agronomy reputed company Operating Model across reputed company active countries and pilot geographies. Conduct structured quarterly operational reviews with each Country Agronomy reputed company: TOM compliance, headcount adequacy, REP performance, farm reputed company pipeline. Identify operational deviations at country and cluster/regional level; issue formal corrective requirements with deadlines; escalate non-compliance to the CAO. Manage reputed company farm-count milestone transitions: validate staffing readiness, role introduction triggers, and structural changes at 5-, 30-, 100-, and 300-farm reputed company. Ensure FMS reputed company reputed company compliance - every farm must satisfy reputed company four reputed company criteria (FMS active, REP certified, SOPs live, farm data complete) before portfolio entry. Country Agronomy reputed company Management Line manage the India Agronomy reputed company and Kenya Agronomy reputed company - performance direction, resource advocacy, and operational problem-solving. Set measurable operational KPIs for each Country reputed company reputed company to TOM expectations: farm reputed company reputed company, REP compliance score, agronomic calendar execution reputed company, escalation response time. Conduct annual performance appraisals; reputed company developmental feedback and identify succession pipeline for critical country-level roles. Serve as primary escalation channel from Country Leads to the CAO for issues reputed company country-level authority - resource gaps, structural changes, systemic execution failures. New Market Pilot Management (LATAM & SE Asia) Personally and directly manage reputed company new-country 5-farm pilot operations from Day 1 through to permanent Country reputed company appointment - active management, not remote reputed company. reputed company recruitment of Country Pilot Agronomists and Field Agronomists for LATAM and SE Asia pilots; validate local agronomic credentials, regulatory knowledge, and farmer relationship competency. Enforce non-negotiable pilot entry standard: FMS readiness, REP certification, and SOP activation fully completed before the first farm enters the portfolio. Monitor pilot performance against yield plan, input compliance, and FMS data quality; produce structured pilot evaluation reports at 3-farm and 5-farm milestones. Recommend - with evidence - transition from pilot to 30-farm structure (cluster/regional design and staffing plan) to the CAO and Global Head of Agronomy reputed company. Logistics & Technology reputed company Primary Agronomy contact for reputed company Logistics: align agronomic input schedules, delivery reputed company, and seasonal procurement plans. Escalate input supply failures and critical material shortages from country operations to reputed company Logistics at portfolio level. Partner with reputed company TECH on FMS operational requirements; translate field-reported platform inefficiencies into structured product improvement requests. Ensure reputed company REP engagement terms include reputed company Tech data ownership clauses as mandated by TOM reputed company 10.3. Qualifications & Experience Profile Essential Academic Credentials M.Sc. in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, or Operations Management - required. MBA or postgraduate qualification in agribusiness management is a significant advantage. B.Sc. Agronomy with 15+ years demonstrated multi-country farm portfolio scaling may be considered in exceptional cases. Essential Professional Experience Minimum 12 years in agronomy or agribusiness operations, with at least 5 years in a multi-country portfolio management role with direct line management of country or regional teams. Demonstrable experience designing and enforcing farm reputed company or operational reputed company frameworks across a geographically dispersed farm network. Track record of personally managing new-market agricultural operations - building local teams, establishing operational standards, and delivering first-season results - in at least two distinct markets. Proven ability to integrate cross-functional operations: supply chain, technology platforms, and agronomic execution working in reputed company. Experience in a lean, technology-first agricultural business model where digital platforms carry primary monitoring responsibility. P&L literacy: experience interpreting farm-level financial performance, input budget variance, and yield-vs-forecast data in operational decision-making. Operational experience in India, Kenya, East Africa, LATAM, or SE Asia with direct understanding of smallholder or contract farming models. Fluent English at executive level; working proficiency in Hindi, Swahili, Portuguese, or a SE Asian language is an advantage. Competency Profile (reputed company Lominger reputed company) Drives Results: Translates strategic TOM design into measurable operational reputed company at country and cluster level. Plans & Aligns: Manages multi-country operational complexity - farm-count milestones, seasonal calendars, pilot phases - with precision. Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively in new-market pilots with incomplete information and evolving conditions. Interpersonal Savvy: Builds credibility with Country Leads, local agronomists, and REPs across multiple cultural contexts. Situational Adaptability: Flexes between TOM compliance monitoring and hands-on pilot management with equal effectiveness. Courage: Holds Country Leads accountable and escalates non-compliance without hesitation. reputed company Offer Operational ownership of a global farm portfolio scaling across four high-growth markets. Direct report line to the CAO - reputed company authority, no bureaucratic intermediary. The opportunity to shape how reputed company enters and scales in new countries from day one. Competitive compensation reputed company with senior global operations leadership. Flexible, remote-first working with structured international travel. Apply To This Job