Program manager - Agritech (4-8 years) || Mumbai || Upto 30 LPA

Purpose of the Role

This role will lead the end-to-end agriculture mandate across two interconnected charters: the Scale-Up Program and the Krishi Innovation Program, with equal ownership and focus across both.

Under the Scale-Up Program, the role will build and manage a portfolio of high-potential AgriTech and agribusiness startups, taking them through the complete journey—from initial due diligence and selection to mentorship, growth acceleration, and measurable revenue outcomes.

Under the Krishi Innovation Program, the role will conceptualize and execute field-based interventions addressing structural challenges in Indian agriculture, such as post-harvest losses and farmer income constraints. This will involve working closely with implementation partners, farmers, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to translate ideas into scalable, measurable solutions.

The role will have end-to-end ownership of both charters, spanning strategy, program design, execution, ecosystem building, impact measurement, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Deliverables

1. Scale-Up Program – Agriculture Vertical

Portfolio Strategy

• Define and drive the annual roadmap for the agriculture vertical, aligned with MIF's broader impact objectives.
• Identify priority themes, opportunities, and growth areas within the agriculture ecosystem.

Sourcing & Selection

• Lead the end-to-end funnel for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding high-potential AgriTech and agribusiness startups.
• Conduct rigorous business, market, financial, and impact due diligence to assess potential portfolio companies.

Growth Acceleration

• Manage a portfolio of agriculture startups and support them through their growth journey, from pilot stage to broader market adoption.
• Provide strategic mentorship and facilitate access to relevant expertise, partnerships, markets, and capital.
• Track portfolio performance and drive measurable business and revenue outcomes.

Ecosystem Building

• Develop and maintain a strong network of agri-scientists, supply-chain experts, market-access specialists, mentors, investors, and industry stakeholders.
• Leverage the ecosystem to create opportunities and accelerate portfolio growth.

2. Krishi Innovation Program

Program Design & Architecture

• Lead the conceptualization and design of interventions addressing structural challenges in Indian agriculture.
• Apply design-thinking and problem-solving approaches to areas such as post-harvest losses, farmer income constraints, market access, and other systemic challenges.

Field Execution

• Own the end-to-end execution of on-ground pilots, from planning and partner selection to implementation and iteration.
• Manage implementation partners and resolve field-level challenges in real time.
• Undertake regular field travel and direct engagement with farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to understand ground realities and ensure effective implementation.

Impact Assessment & Reporting

• Develop robust impact measurement frameworks and success metrics for each intervention.
• Track outcomes, evaluate effectiveness, and use insights to refine and scale successful interventions.
• Present impact outcomes and learnings to Foundation leadership, funders, and other key stakeholders with analytical rigor.

Dissemination & Ecosystem Engagement

• Develop and execute a strategy to disseminate successful interventions, insights, and results across the agriculture innovation ecosystem.
• Build engagement with government bodies, philanthropic organizations, industry stakeholders, and other ecosystem partners to enable wider adoption and scale.