Chief Operating Officer (SwarmFarm Robotics)

TRG (Tenth Revolution Group) is proud to be partnering exclusively with SwarmFarm Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous agriculture technology.


We are on a mission to inspire and empower farmers around the world and together is how we make it happen. Knowing your job is knowing your position on this team. Like elite athletes, we win together when everyone owns their role, trusts their teammates, and plays to their strengths. Clarity drives confidence, and confidence drives results.

Let's ensure you know your role on our team. GAME ON!

Purpose

The COO runs the business.

This role is accountable for translating strategy into execution and ensuring SwarmFarm consistently delivers on its commercial, operational, and customer commitments.

The COO builds and leads a high-performing operating system-covering people, processes, and systems-to enable scalable, repeatable global growth.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience

• Proven executive leadership experience with P&L accountability
• Track record of scaling complex, cross-functional businesses
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Experience in AgTech, robotics, OEM, or industrial environments preferred
• Experience working with Boards and governance structures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Agriculture, Business or related)
• 10+ years relevant industry experience
• Senior leadership experience (5+ years)
• Knowledge of WHS and regulatory environments

Requirements

• Ability to travel (~30%)
• Valid driver's license

Key Areas of Responsibility

Business Performance & Execution

• Accountable for delivery of the operating plan and P&L outcomes
• Ensures revenue, margin, and cost targets are achieved
• Aligns commercial commitments with operational capability

Operating System & Cadence

• Owns the company's operating system:
• Cadence (meetings, rhythms, reporting)
• Metrics and dashboards
• Accountability across teams
• Drives clarity, speed of decision-making, and execution discipline

End-to-End Value Chain Performance

• Accountable for performance across the full customer lifecycle:
• Marketing → Sales → Manufacturing → Operations → Customer Success
• Ensures alignment, handoffs, and accountability across all functions
• Delivers consistent, high-quality customer outcomes at scale

Commercial Execution Alignment

• Holds Sales and Marketing accountable for:
• Pipeline quality and velocity
• Conversion performance
• Revenue delivery
• Ensures commercial activity aligns with delivery capability

Operational Excellence & Scaling

• Designs and implements scalable operating models, systems, and processes
• Drives continuous improvement in: Throughput, Efficiency and Reliability
• Ensures the business scales without loss of performance or control

Systems, Data & Infrastructure

• Owns performance of enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, operational systems)
• Ensures systems are integrated, reliable, and support real-time decision-making
• Establishes clear data ownership, governance, and reporting

Financial & Resource Discipline

• Partners with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Allocates resources to maximise return and efficiency
• Drives cost discipline while maintaining delivery quality

Risk, Safety & Governance

• Owns operational risk identification and mitigation
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, safety, and internal standards
• Embeds strong HSE culture and operational resilience

Global Scaling & Expansion

• Builds operating models to support global growth (including US expansion)
• Ensures readiness across teams, systems, and delivery capability
• Enables repeatable and scalable market entry

Leadership & Team Performance

• Leads and coaches a high-performing leadership team
• Sets clear accountability and performance expectations
• Builds capability and succession depth across the organisation

Board & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provides clear, data-driven operational reporting to CEO and Board
• Communicates performance, risks, and opportunities
• Supports investor engagement with credible operating narratives

Why SwarmFarm?
SwarmFarm is driven by three core values:

It Matters - Making a real difference for farmers and sustainable agriculture
Get It Done - Solutions-focused and committed to delivering results
We Win Together - Success is shared across customers, partners, and team members