Remote Director of Agricultural Innovation

Universidad Latinoamericana Ula; Hidalgo; Remote; MXN 1,679,000 - 2,612,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidad Latinoamericana Ula seeks a Director of Agricultural Innovation to lead remote innovation initiatives, identifying and implementing technologies to boost crop yield, sustainability and efficiency across operations.

The role requires expertise in AI, IoT, Big Data, and automation, with a track record of managing virtual teams and collaborating with R&D, IT, and external partners to advance cutting-edge agriculture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in agronomy or related field is required.
• 7+ years in agricultural innovation, R&D, or technology development.
• Experience identifying and implementing new technologies in agriculture.
• Strong understanding of digital agriculture, precision farming, data analytics, and automation.
• Proven success managing complex projects, including remote teams.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools.
• Experience with international teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an innovation strategy for the agricultural division, focusing on technology adoption and process improvement.
• Identify, research, and evaluate emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, and biotech.
• Lead pilots and scalable solutions across farming operations.
• Manage a portfolio of innovation projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Build relationships with technology providers, startups, universities, and research centers.
• Analyze data and metrics to assess impact and identify opportunities.
• Develop business cases and proposals for new initiatives.
• Stay updated on global trends in agricultural technology and innovation management.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of innovation specialists and project managers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Data analytics

Digital agriculture

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Agronomy

Ph.D. in Agricultural Science

Tools

PM software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Universidad Latinoamericana Ula seeks a Director of Agricultural Innovation to lead remote innovation initiatives, identifying and implementing technologies to boost crop yield, sustainability and efficiency across operations.

The role requires expertise in AI, IoT, Big Data, and automation, with a track record of managing virtual teams and collaborating with R&D, IT, and external partners to advance cutting-edge agriculture.