Program Manager – Forecast Science, Policy

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🌐 India, United States – Remote

🇮🇳 India – Remote 🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📋 Program Manager

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Precision Development (PxD)

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2016

🌾 Agriculture

🤝 Non-profit

Agriculture • Technology • Non-profit

Precision Development (PxD) is an organization dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers through data-driven innovations and sustainable agricultural methods. By designing, testing, and scaling income-enhancing solutions, PxD aims to improve the economic outcomes and livelihoods of millions of farmers globally. Their initiatives focus on enhancing digital agriculture services, providing strategic government advice, and promoting climate-smart farming practices, thereby fostering sustainable growth in the agricultural sector.

📋 Description

• Develop a working technical understanding of PxD's forecasting partners' methods, capabilities, and limitations • Explain in plain language why a forecasting capability can or cannot currently be delivered • Synthesize and translate complex scientific findings, including forecast models, agronomic research, and MEL data • Prepare reports, presentations, and policy briefs for internal stakeholders, policymakers, practitioners, and general audiences • Support ongoing communication between technical/scientific partners, internal teams, and government stakeholders • Ensure technical constraints and possibilities are accurately reflected in program and policy conversations • Translate technical realities of forecasting work into actionable understanding across the initiative

🎯 Requirements

• At least 4–6 years of relevant work experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as physics, mathematics/statistics, computational science, engineering, and/or economics with a quantitative focus; non-traditional backgrounds combining strong quantitative training with technical or scientific experience are encouraged • Strong foundational knowledge in quantitative and computational methods • Ability to engage critically and constructively with forecast modeling scientists • Familiarity with ensemble modeling, probabilistic forecasting, forecast skill metrics, and model uncertainties is a plus • Proficiency in Python or R required • Experience with data pipelines, cloud-based workflows, or geospatial data tools such as xarray, netCDF, or GIS is strongly preferred • Experience working with or interpreting outputs from AI/ML-based models is strongly preferred • Ability to translate technical products and probabilistic or uncertain findings for non-specialist audiences • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English • Fluency in Hindi is preferred; proficiency in other languages is a plus • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously • Familiarity with climate adaptation, digital agriculture, and experimental economics is strongly desired • Ability to work independently • Passion for impact and alignment with PxD's mission • Collaborative attitude, resilience, and drive to continuously learn and innovate • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work preferred / flexible working arrangements • Domestic and international travel as needed • Inclusive and diverse organization • Flexible working to support productivity and well-being