Product Development Project Manager - Valent BioSciences LLC

Sumitomo Chemical Group Companies of AmericaLibertyville, IL, US

job_description.job_card.variable_days_ago

serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

job_description.job_card.job_description

Job Description

About Us :

Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.

Description of Job :

Valent BioSciences LLC is seeking a Product Development Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO). In this role, you will lead global product development and launch projects across Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Regulatory, R&D, and Manufacturing & Operations. You’ll be responsible for driving cross-functional alignment, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and supporting the successful entry of innovative biological products into the market.

This position is ideal for an experienced project manager with a background in product development, life sciences, or agriculture, who thrives on collaboration, structure, and problem-solving to move complex projects forward.

Accountable for the project management process and KPIs
Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, within budget and within scope
Engage each cross-functional person / team with accountable actions
Develop project documentation template for project management
Identify risks and develop response plans
Accountable for project budget control
Support Project Leaders to Lead project team in the execution of all projects
Audit project schedule and control activities to keep projects on schedule
Identify and resolve issues that arise

Capabilities :

Communicates clearly and effectively with team members, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners

Provides strong leadership by setting direction, motivating teams, and driving accountability

Maintains a high level of organization to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and resources

Prioritizes tasks and manages time efficiently to meet deadlines

Proactively identifies risks and develops mitigation strategies

Manages budgets effectively and makes data-driven decisions to keep projects within financial scope

Thinks critically and solves problems quickly to minimize disruptions

Adapts to changing project needs and adjusts strategies to maintain progress

Collaborates well across teams to support shared project goals

Experience :

5-8 years of project management and related experience

Agriculture experience preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Proven ability to solve problems creatively

Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices

Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle

Excellent analytical skill

Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful

Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

Education : Bachelors degree in business administration, Science, communications, or equivalent degree

Location : Global business headquarters in Libertyville, Illinois. This role is primarily onsite, with a hybrid telecommuting policy of up to 20% per month. Relocation assistance is not available.

Travel : As required

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 :

$109,300 to $133,900. 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.

#LI-HYBRID

serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

Project Manager Development • Libertyville, IL, US