Sr. Project Manager - AgriNext Alliance
- Company
Digital Green
- Location
Andhra Pradesh
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Experience
10 - 15 years
- Application Deadline
10-Oct-2026
About Digital Green
Digital Green is a global development organization working to create a world where farmers use technology and data to build prosperous communities. We join forces with governments, private agencies and, most importantly, rural communities themselves to co-create digital solutions that are of the community and for the community. When farmers have the tools they need to connect with one another, they’re far more likely to apply what they’ve learned on their farms and in their households – improving their own livelihoods and those of others in their community in a manner that’s nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilient, and inclusive.
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Overview of the Role
The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of the AgriNext Project within the assigned state. The role will lead statelevel delivery, with a strong focus on direct to farmer, Agri extension workers, FPO onboarding and engagement, stakeholder coordination, field team management, project monitoring, and achievement of project outcomes. The position requires strong experience in agriculture development, FPO strengthening, rural livelihoods, digital agriculture, and multi-stakeholder project implementation. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in agricultural systems and farmer institution development, with a proven track record of leading large-scale development programmes in the assigned state. The role requires strong implementation and operational leadership, including the ability to build and manage partnerships, lead high-performing teams, strengthen farmer institutions, and drive sustainable, evidence-based agricultural transformation at scale.
Job Description
State-Level Project Implementation
-Lead the implementation of AgriNext project activities across assigned districts and FPO clusters.
-Develop and execute state-level implementation plans aligned with project objectives, milestones, and timelines.
-Ensure timely delivery of project activities and achievement of state-level targets and outcomes.
-Monitor field implementation, identify operational challenges, and facilitate timely resolution.
-Coordinate with the Project Lead and central teams to ensure effective implementation, coordination, and reporting.
FPO Onboarding & Engagement
-Lead and support the identification, assessment, and onboarding of FPOs in line with project selection criteria.
-Build and maintain strong working relationships with FPO Boards, CEOs, staff, and farmer members.
-Drive active FPO participation in project activities, capacity-building initiatives, trainings, and digital advisory systems.
Support FPOs in strengthening:
• Farmer mobilisation and engagement;
• Digital adoption and utilisation;
• Business planning and institutional capacity;
• Market linkages and commercial opportunities; and
• Adoption of sustainable agriculture practices.
Stakeholder Coordination & Partnerships
-Build and manage relationships with government departments, agricultural universities, NGOs, agri-tech partners, market actors, and other relevant stakeholders at the state level.
-Facilitate convergence with relevant agriculture, rural development, and allied government schemes and programmes.
-Represent AgriNext in state-level meetings, workshops, consultations, and ecosystem forums.
-Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships that contribute to project scale, impact, and sustainability.
Team Management & Capacity Building
-Supervise, mentor, and support field coordinators, programme associates, and district-level teams.
-Ensure effective field planning, regular field visits, review meetings, and performance monitoring.
-Build the capacity of FPO staff, farmer leaders, and field teams on project interventions, digital tools, and relevant agricultural practices
-Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented team culture.
Digital Agriculture & Farmer Advisory
-Lead and support the deployment, adoption, and effective utilisation of digital advisory platforms and AIenabled agricultural extension systems.
-Drive onboarding and active engagement of farmers and FPOs on relevant digital platforms.
-Monitor platform usage, adoption, engagement, and user feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
-Coordinate with technical and product teams to address implementation challenges and strengthen user adoption.
Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting
-Track project implementation and progress against state-level targets, milestones, and KPIs.
-Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of project records, farmer data, FPO information, and activity reports.
-Contribute to the preparation of donor reports, progress updates, success stories, and case studies.
-Document field-level insights, lessons learned, innovations, and emerging challenges to inform project adaptation and scale-up.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
-Strong project coordination, planning, and implementation skills.
-Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and communication skills.
-Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage field teams effectively.
-Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and operational management capabilities.
-Ability to work independently and effectively in dynamic, field-based environments.
-Strong analytical, reporting, documentation, and data management skills.
-Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the assigned state.
Education
Relevant degree in Agriculture, Rural Management, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Development Studies, or related disciplines.
Experience
10 plus years of relevant experience in agriculture development, FPO/FPC strengthening, rural livelihoods, agri-tech, climate-smart agriculture, or value-chain development. -Demonstrated success in leading large-scale, state level & multi stakeholder development projects. -Proven experience in building and managing partnerships with Central and State Government agencies, donor organizations, private sector partners, and development institutions. -Strong understanding of extension systems, FPO ecosystems, agricultural value chains, and rural markets. -Experience with digital agriculture, AI-enabled advisory platforms, and the design or scaling of AI-driven applications for agriculture will be a distinct advantage. -Experience working with international donors, government-funded programs, or public-private partnerships is desirable.