Full Job Description
As a Soil Program Manager, you will oversee soil management projects, ensuring they align with strategic goals for agricultural sustainability and water conservation. This high-level role involves developing policies, managing budgets, and coordinating between diverse teams of scientists, farmers, and policy-makers. You will ensure that soil management strategies are implemented efficiently and effectively. Monitoring project progress and success metrics is a critical component of your role, along with optimizing resources and practices to achieve best outcomes. This position requires a deep understanding of soil science and leadership ability to drive projects that advance agricultural sustainability.
The Work You'll Do:
- Coordinate between scientific, agricultural, and policy teams to achieve project outcomes.
- Develop policies to support sustainable soil use and water conservation efforts.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend strategies for continuous improvement.
- Lead the design and implementation of strategic soil management programs.
- Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
What You'll Bring:
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Expertise in policy development and strategic planning for agricultural sustainability.
- In-depth knowledge of soil science and sustainable farming practices.
- Proven leadership in managing complex agricultural projects and teams.
- Strong communication skills for interfacing with stakeholders and presenting scientific information.
Qualifications:
- Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams towards common goals.
- Commitment to driving innovation in sustainable agriculture and soil management.
- Doctorate degree in Soil Science, Environmental Management, or related field.
- Extensive experience with policy-making processes in agricultural contexts.
- More than 10 years of experience in program management within agriculture.