Agronomy Manager

About Us

We are dedicated to enhancing crop productivity, soil health, and sustainable farming methods by leveraging science, technology, and responsible agricultural practices. Our teams operate remotely, collaborating internationally across various disciplines including agronomy, irrigation, soil and plant sciences, research, sustainability, supply chain, and data science to build resilient agricultural systems.

Role Overview

The Agronomy Manager will lead agronomic strategies and crop production initiatives with a focus on soil and nutrient management, irrigation optimization, crop health, field trials, research, and technology adoption to enhance yield, quality, profitability, and sustainability through data-driven practices.

Key Duties

• Formulate and execute agronomic plans aligned with organizational goals, sustainability, market needs, and farm performance.
• Plan crop production encompassing selection, planting, cultivation, irrigation, pest control, harvesting, and rotations.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams such as agronomists, soil and plant scientists, researchers, procurement, data scientists, and executives.
• Create crop-specific protocols, nutrient and irrigation management plans, and agronomic standards.
• Monitor and improve soil health parameters including fertility, salinity, pH, and organic matter.
• Establish and track KPIs related to yield, quality, water and fertilizer efficiency, pest incidence, resource productivity, and profitability.
• Conduct comprehensive field assessments, crop scouting, pest and disease monitoring, and agronomic performance evaluations.
• Develop integrated pest management programs using biological, cultural, and chemical methods responsibly.
• Optimize irrigation through monitoring, scheduling, fertigation, and precision techniques.
• Lead nutrient management based on soil and tissue analyses considering crop needs and environmental impact.
• Manage field trials on crops, varieties, fertilizers, irrigation, biological inputs, and emerging agricultural technologies.
• Assess quality and performance of agricultural inputs and technologies, collaborating closely with procurement and supply teams.
• Implement sustainable practices addressing soil conservation, water efficiency, biodiversity, integrated pest control, nutrient use efficiency, carbon footprint, and waste minimization.
• Analyze environmental data to forecast risks and optimize agronomic decisions, also preparing contingency plans for droughts, heat, pests, diseases, and other challenges.
• Drive adoption of precision agriculture technologies including AI, remote sensing, GIS, IoT sensors, drones, automated irrigation, and data analytics platforms.
• Utilize various farm management and analytics software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Tableau, Python, R as well as remote sensing and irrigation management tools.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations on agriculture, environment, safety, and sustainability.
• Manage agronomy budgets covering seeds, fertilizers, trials, technologies, and research programs.
• Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and strategic recommendations for leadership review.
• Provide training and technical guidance to agronomy teams, operators, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop agronomy and crop production personnel fostering innovation, safety, scientific rigor, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural or Crop Science, Soil Science, Horticulture, or related fields required; Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications or memberships relevant to agronomy, sustainable or precision agriculture favored.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in agronomy, crop production, research, or related roles with at least 2 years in management of agronomic programs or multidisciplinary farming projects.
• Strong expertise in crop physiology, soil science, irrigation, pest management, crop protection, sustainability, and farm operations.
• Proficiency with farm management systems, GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS), data analysis (Power BI, Tableau, Python, R), remote sensing, drones, weather platforms, and precision irrigation technologies.
• Knowledge of AI-driven crop modeling, satellite imagery, machine learning applications, and automated irrigation preferred.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, project and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to translate scientific research into actionable recommendations to enhance farm productivity and sustainability.
• Capability to manage multiple programs balancing yield, quality, resource use, environmental and commercial goals while working remotely with occasional travel.

What We Offer

• Fully remote work environment supporting global collaboration across agronomy and related teams.
• Attractive compensation with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development in agronomy.
• Access to cutting-edge agricultural technologies including AI, precision farming, remote sensing, and digital tools.
• A collaborative culture emphasizing innovation, sustainability, scientific excellence, resource efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Chance to contribute to improving crop productivity and resilience through advanced agronomic science and sustainable practices.