Program Manager, Operations - Tamil Nadu

2 months ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
Mitti Labs

Mitti Labs

Mitti Labs is a climate-tech startup based in New York, founded in 2023. The company focuses on sustainable rice farming, utilizing satellite imagery, AI, and on-ground operations to reduce methane emissions, conserve water, and enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Asia, particularly in India. Mitti Labs generates high-quality carbon credits for corporate buyers aiming to achieve net-zero goals, with projects recognized for their strong carbon accounting and transparency. The company employs climate-smart practices to address the significant methane emissions associated with rice farming. Their technology includes satellite radar and AI models for monitoring methane reductions and measuring the impact of farming practices. Mitti Labs partners with smallholder farmers to promote regenerative, no-burn practices, and offers AI-powered tools for measuring and verifying climate-friendly agriculture. They serve a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies and global NGOs, and collaborate with organizations like The Nature Conservancy to expand sustainable practices in rice farming.

environmental services
51-200
Founded 2023
$3M raised

Description

  • Build and manage Tamil Nadu operations from inception and ensure seamless project execution.
  • Lead implementation partner operations and hold partners accountable to roadmap targets and deliverables.
  • Create, maintain, and continuously improve SOPs, systems, task sheets, and project roadmaps.
  • Coordinate daily with ops execution, QA/QC, and implementation partner teams to resolve issues and track progress.
  • Work with local stakeholders such as agri universities, government bodies, NGOs, KVKs, and agriculture departments.
  • Collaborate with internal teams on carbon process compliance, product, R&D, and science operations to support implementation.
  • Oversee state-level teams, project coordinators, and field agents to drive on-ground execution.
  • Lead farmer engagement through trainings, awareness campaigns, and demonstration plots.
  • Oversee procurement, logistics, and distribution of climate-smart agricultural inputs.
  • Support reporting, documentation, and marketing material creation based on field data and program progress.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional experience, ideally in agri-project management, field extension management, or input distribution/sales.
  • Strong experience in paddy farming is highly preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and composure when managing large-scale projects and large teams.
  • Proven ability to design and execute roadmaps, optimize processes, and build systems for scale.
  • Experience managing large field teams of 100–300 people through partner organizations or direct teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to build high-performance cultures, coach mid-level managers, and create accountability systems.
  • Strong ability to create MIS and monitor KPIs at scale.
  • Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Notion, Google Workspace, Excel, and Looker Studio.
  • Experience with multi-district or multi-state program rollouts.
  • Experience with QA/QC frameworks, audits, field validation checks, SOP adherence, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience generating stakeholder-specific reports and documentation for diverse audiences.
  • Native fluency in Tamil is required.
  • Strong educational background, preferably in agribusiness management, field extension management, or operations/supply chain strategy.
  • Ability to work with agrarian communities, farmers, FPOs, NGOs, and government departments.
  • Willingness to travel to fields on a daily basis.

Benefits

  • Purpose-driven work focused on climate change, food security, water security, and improving farmer livelihoods.
  • A collaborative, open team culture with strong emphasis on objective decision-making.
  • Direct access to founders and exposure to leaders across science, product, business, and operations.
  • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling organization.
  • Exposure to multiple internal and external stakeholders while working at the center of the organization.

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