agiculture - Agri Career Hub

About the job Who we are? In Silal, our mandate is to diversify food sources and stimulate manufacturing and distribution in the agri-food sector in the UAE and beyond. As a part of ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies, Silal is emerging as one of the sector’s leading and most ambitious players. Position Overview The Program Manager will lead and oversee the end-to-end program lifecycle: from capacity building and research infrastructure setup to joint IP development and commercialization. The role combines program management expertise, scientific understanding, and strategic coordination across academic, industrial, and governmental stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of this landmark initiative. Position Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities as Program Manager, Crop Genomics will include the following: Translate the ARC-GEN vision into structured workstreams with defined milestones, KPIs, and governance mechanisms. Lead and coordinate the execution of Program A under Phase 1. Oversee the development of experimental protocols for plant response evaluation under abiotic stress conditions. Manage collaboration with our Party on germplasm screening, genotype evaluation, and data exchange for selected tomato and cucumber lines. Coordinate field and controlled-environment trials at Silal’s R&D Center in Al Foah, ensuring scientific rigor and traceability. Establish cross-functional collaboration among Silal scientists, agronomists, and external researchers to ensure integration of results. Prepare technical and progress reports for Steering Committee reviews (Silal – Parties –Stakeholders). Define IP frameworks and manage alignment with Legal and R&D Governance teams. Support the transition to Phase 2 (Joint Venture setup) by ensuring delivery of Phase 1 milestones and identification of validated candidate genes. Represent Silal in all program-related meetings, events, and external communications. Position Requirements: In order to be successful in this role, you should have Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Process Engineering or related field from a recognized and accredited university. 8 years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs, ideally in innovation, R&D, or technology development. Minimum 5 years of experience in program or project management, ideally in innovation, R&D, or technology incubation environments. Demonstrated success in delivering programs involving cross-functional teams, external partners, and governance frameworks As Silal’s Talent Acquisition team, we encourage all interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. All qualified applicants will be reviewed, however due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE PERSONALIZED CAREER GUIDANCE SECTION LED BY Mr Shahabas Shajahan Start your agriculture career in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region with expert guidance from Mr. Shahabas Shajahan, a specialist in agriculture career development and agritech opportunities across the Middle East. CLICK HERE TO BOOK APPOINTMENT 🌱 Join the AgricareerHub WhatsApp Community!Stay connected with job updates, career tips, and agriculture industry insights directly on your phone.Our WhatsApp community is the fastest way to get: 📢 UAE & International Agriculture Job Alerts📚 Career Guidance & Skill Development Tips🌍 Industry News & Opportunities🎯 Internship & Project Leads📲 Join Now: WhatsApp Community Link 1: Click Here to Join Let’s grow your agriculture career — together! 🌾 Disclaimer:The information provided in this blog post is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date content, AgriCareerHub does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any information. Any action you take based on the content of this blog is strictly at your own risk. AgriCareerHub and its authors are not responsible for any losses, damages, or consequences resulting from the use of this information. The featured image used in this blog post is for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the exact job role, company, or work environment mentioned.

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