Technical Project Manager - Weather Initiatives

Precision Development (PxD) is seeking a Technical Project Manager to serve as a critical technical translator within its weather forecasting initiative. The successful candidate will communicate technical details to internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring decisions are grounded in an accurate understanding of forecasting capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a working technical understanding of PxD's forecasting partners' methods, capabilities, and limitations (e.g., model uncertainty, forecast skill, data constraints), sufficient to explain, in plain language, why something can or cannot currently be delivered
• Synthesize and translate complex scientific findings — including forecast models, agronomic research, and MEL data — into clear, accessible materials for internal stakeholders, policymakers, practitioners, and general audiences. Prepare reports, presentations, and policy briefs as needed
• Support structured, ongoing communication between PxD's technical/scientific partners and internal teams and government stakeholders, ensuring that technical constraints and possibilities are accurately reflected in program and policy conversations

Requirements:

• At least 4 - 6 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as climate informatics, computational climate science, data science, physics, applied mathematics/statistics, or computational science, engineering, and/or economics with a quantitative focus; candidates with non-traditional backgrounds who combine strong quantitative training with experience in technical or scientific environments are encouraged to apply
• Strong foundational knowledge in quantitative and computational methods, with the ability to engage critically and constructively with forecast modeling scientists; familiarity with key concepts such as ensemble modeling, probabilistic forecasting, forecast skill metrics, and model uncertainties, whether from formal training or applied experience, is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Python or R required; experience with data pipelines, cloud-based workflows, or geospatial data tools (e.g., xarray, netCDF, GIS) is strongly preferred
• Experience working with or interpreting outputs from weather forecasting systems or AI/ML-based models, and translating technical products into decision-relevant information for non-specialist audiences, is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience acting as a technical translator or project coordinator between technical/scientific teams and non-technical stakeholders, ideally in the agriculture, climate, or development sectors
• Strong ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical or scientific information for non-specialist audiences, including translating probabilistic or uncertain findings (e.g., forecast confidence intervals, model limitations) into language that supports rather than undermines confidence in decision-making
• 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 simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion for impact and a strong sense of purpose aligned with PxD's mission to serve smallholder farmers. A collaborative attitude, resilience in the face of challenges, and a drive to continuously learn and innovate
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Familiarity with climate adaptation, digital agriculture, and experimental economics is strongly desired