Job Description
**Manager - Automation & IoT Systems Technician (Ops)** | Kochi | Full-time | INR 24.8-62.5 LPA
**About the role:**
- Position within Automation & IoT for Farming - Operations & Execution, under the Urban Agriculture & Vertical Farming vertical
- Level: senior level
- Reports to the functional head for Automation & IoT for Farming - Operations & Execution
**What you'll do:**
- Handle core automation & iot for farming - operations & execution activities on a day-to-day basis
- Use IoT for Farming regularly as part of core deliverables
- Work closely with adjacent teams to align priorities
- Track progress against agreed timelines and escalate issues proactively
**What you'll need:**
- IoT for Farming
- Quality Control (Produce)
- Automation
- Crop Yield Optimisation
- Nutrient Management
- IoT for Agriculture
- Data Analysis (Farm Metrics)
- M.Tech (Controlled Environment Agriculture)
- 12+ years of relevant experience
**Good to know:**
- Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership.
- There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held.
- Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments.
- Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction.
- Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band.
- Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here.
- Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables.
- The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role.
- The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage. No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions.
- High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function.
- Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management.
**About the role:**
- Position within Automation & IoT for Farming - Operations & Execution, under the Urban Agriculture & Vertical Farming vertical
- Level: senior level
- Reports to the functional head for Automation & IoT for Farming - Operations & Execution
**What you'll do:**
- Handle core automation & iot for farming - operations & execution activities on a day-to-day basis
- Use IoT for Farming regularly as part of core deliverables
- Work closely with adjacent teams to align priorities
- Track progress against agreed timelines and escalate issues proactively
**What you'll need:**
- IoT for Farming
- Quality Control (Produce)
- Automation
- Crop Yield Optimisation
- Nutrient Management
- IoT for Agriculture
- Data Analysis (Farm Metrics)
- M.Tech (Controlled Environment Agriculture)
- 12+ years of relevant experience
**Good to know:**
- Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership.
- There's usually a block of uninterrupted time set aside for focused work, separate from meetings and coordination calls. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held.
- Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments.
- Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction.
- Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band.
- Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here.
- Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables.
- The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. Learning and certification support is available for tools and frameworks directly relevant to the role.
- The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage. No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions.
- High performers in this role typically move into a broader ownership scope within 18-24 months. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function.
- Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management.