Senior Agronomist

ITC 24 Mantra is hiring for Senior Agronomist role.Senior Agronomist The incumbent will lead and oversee organic farming operations with a strong emphasis on maintaining soil health and organic integrity. This role is responsible for designing scalable organic systems, ensuring certification standards are being followed, improving soil fertility, and managing agronomy teams to deliver sustainable and productive outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead planning and execution of organic crop production programs across multiple locationsDevelop long-term soil health improvement strategies (soil organic carbon, microbial activity, structure)Design and implement crop rotation, intercropping, and regenerative farming modelsOversee preparation and application of organic inputs (compost, vermicompost, biofertilizers, botanical extracts)Supervise documentation, and audit readinessMonitor soil testing programs and interpret results to guide nutrient management plansImplement integrated pest and disease management using biological and ecological methodsLead, train, and mentor Agronomists, Executives. Officers and field staffCollaborate with farmer groups, FPOs, and external stakeholdersEvaluate farm performance data and recommend continuous improvementsDrive adoption of regenerative practices such as mulching, cover cropping.Manage budgets related to agronomy operations and optimize input costsManage team of AgronomistsRequired Qualifications & ExperienceMaster’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, or related field10+ years of experience, with significant exposure to organic agriculture preferably in paddy, wheat and groundnut in multiple statesProven experience in managing agronomy teams or large-scale farm operationsStrong knowledge of soil science, nutrient cycling, and organic farming systemsFamiliarity with organic certification processes and auditsLocation - would be required to travel frequently across all locations