Science operations manager – Dourados/MS, Assis/SP or Maringa/PR

Role Responsibilities

• Operations Management:
  • Oversee all ground operations for MRV activities, including soil solid, soil pore water, crop, weather and rock data collection.
  • Ensure field protocols and methodologies are executed accurately and consistently.
  • Monitor and maintain operational timelines to meet CDR and ERW goals.
  • Manage procurement processes, including sourcing, ordering, and tracking devices and materials required for MRV operations, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with project budgets.
•  Team Leadership and Supervision:
  • Recruit, manage, and mentor a multidisciplinary field team, including field scientists, field assistants, field operators and technicians.
  • Foster collaboration between SciOps, Operations, and Tech teams to optimize workflows.
•  Data and Quality Management:
  • Oversee the installation, maintenance, and functionality of experimental devices (e.g., soil moisture sensors, lysimeters, and weather stations).
  • Supervise sample collection, preparation, storage, and shipment to labs.
  • Implement QA/QC protocols to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency.
•  Stakeholder Coordination:
  • Build and maintain relationships with farmers, ensuring smooth collaboration and integration of field activities.
•  Strategic Planning:
  • Develop and execute operational plans for field trials/pilots, MRV campaigns, and new rock deployments in collaboration with the SciOps and Ops Teams.
  • Ensure compliance with ERW protocols and contribute to the evolution of methodologies to enhance data collection and reporting.
  • Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and reporting for ground operations.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing field operations, preferably in agricultural or environmental projects.
• Strong leadership and team management experience, with a proven track record of supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in MRV operations and protocol development for soil/crop/water/rock sampling.
• Proficiency in data management tools and platforms; experience with GIS is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently to farming sites.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently within Brazil.

Marcado como: Agricultura Sustentável, Mercado de Carbono