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IT Business Program Manager - Valent North America LLC

IT Business Program Manager - Valent North America LLC

Valent North America LLCLibertyville, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

About Us :

Valent North America LLC is the shared services organization of Valent U.S.A. LLC and Valent BioSciences LLC, which are part of the Valent group of companies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Valent North America unites the corporate Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, and Environmental Health & Safety functions to maximize service delivery practices across the Valent group of companies.

Valent U.S.A. engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for customers and stakeholders. Valent BioSciences is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forest health markets. Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan’s leading chemical companies, offering a diverse range of products globally that support a wide variety of industries and help enhance peoples’ daily lives.

General Description : Drive strategic program and portfolio execution to advance Valent’s business transformation and operational excellence goals. Lead cross-functional, enterprise initiatives that enable key capabilities across commercial, supply chain, finance, procurement, and shared services. Ensure tight alignment to the Short-Range Plan (SRP) and Mid-Range Plan (MRP), delivering measurable outcomes in growth, margin, cash, customer experience, and cycle time. From a business lens, own governance, financials, risk, and benefits realization—translating strategy into execution. Oversee a concurrent portfolio of programs and projects, optimizing priorities, resources, and dependencies to deliver outcomes at scale. Partner with senior leaders and functional teams to remove barriers, navigate organizational complexity, and drive enterprise-wide change. Champion disciplined execution, value realization, and continuous improvement for sustainable, high-impact results.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead a concurrent portfolio of high-impact projects, balance scope, schedule, capacity, and risk across teams.
  • Align portfolio sequencing and investments to SRP / MRP priorities to accelerate strategic objectives.
  • Build integrated roadmaps—defining outcomes, milestones, budgets, risks, and resource needs across multiple workstreams.
  • Run executive governance and steering cadences; drive timely decisions, accountability, and business ownership.
  • Manage cross-functional and cross-project dependencies, coordinate change impacts for cohesive enterprise outcomes.
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, and Compliance to align with policies, risk appetite, and regulatory / control standards.
  • Proactively manage risks / issues and scenario plans to protect business continuity and investment value.
  • Track and communicate performance metrics, financial impacts (CapEx / OpEx), and benefits realization at both project and portfolio levels.
  • Lead business change management : stakeholder engagement, communications, training readiness, and adoption metrics.
  • Institutionalize execution discipline and continuous improvement through standardized intake, prioritization, playbooks, and lessons learned.

Education & Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
  • 6–8 years of IT program / project management experience, preferably in enterprise IT environments.
  • Demonstrated success managing business systems implementations or integrations.
  • Knowledge of agile and waterfall methodologies.
  • Experience working with vendors, offshore teams, and matrixed resources.
  • Familiarity with IT governance and compliance frameworks.
  • PMP, SAFe, or comparable certification preferred.
  • Skills & Competencies :

    Technical :

  • Tools : MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI
  • Collaboration : Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams
  • Soft Skills :

  • Strategic mindset with ability to translate business goals into actionable business strategies
  • Strong executive presence to influence senior stakeholders across business and IT
  • Ability to convey complex information in a clear and compelling way
  • Proactive and adaptable leader with the ability to manage ambiguity and conflicting priorities
  • High emotional intelligence and collaboration skills to lead cross-functional alignment
  • Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and value delivery
  • Physical Demands and Work Environment (OFFICE Position)

    The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Physical Demands include constant sitting, walking, standing, simple grasping and fine manipulation with hands; frequent bending at the neck and waist; and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, power grasping, pushing and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level, lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
  • Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or around equipment and machinery including a computer keyboard and mouse.
  • Frequency Definitions : Occasional = Up to 25%
  • What We Offer

    We recognize that compensation and benefits play a crucial role in your career decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to equitable pay practices and transparency in how we reward our employees.

    Base Salary : The estimated annual base salary for this position ranges from :

    $110,000 to $147,000 . Individual pay is based upon location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

    Incentives : All full-time employees are eligible for an incentive program or profit-sharing program in addition to their base salary.

    Benefits :

  • High-quality healthcare coverage starting on day one, with options for medical (HSA / HRA), vision, and dental plans
  • 5% company contribution to your 401(k), plus a quarterly discretionary bonus
  • Immediate 100% vesting of all retirement contributions
  • Financial assistance programs to support your goals
  • Life and disability insurance for added security
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days
  • Flexible work arrangements available
  • Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

    At Valent Group of Companies, we’re proud to power a sustainable future through our work. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been at the core of our culture since the beginning. Today, they continue to drive everything we do.

    Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to a better world.

  • Valent U.S.A., Valent North America LLC, Valent BioSciences LLC and Mycorrhizal Applications LLC are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and / or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
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