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IT Business Program Manager - Valent North America LLC
Sumitomo Chemical: Group Companies of the Americas - Libertyville, Illinois, United States, 60092
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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. 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 execution to advance Valent’s business transformation and operational excellence objectives. Lead cross-functional, enterprise-level initiatives that enable key business capabilities through platforms such as Salesforce, SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and Boomi. Ensure program alignment with Short Range Plan (SRP) and Mid-Range Plan (MRP) priorities, focusing on delivering measurable business value, improving process efficiency, and supporting growth initiatives. Oversee complex, high-impact programs from a business lens—managing governance, financials, risk, and outcomes. Serve as the business lead connecting strategic objectives to execution, partnering with senior leaders, functional teams, and enabling IT to drive enterprise-wide change. Navigate organizational complexity, remove barriers to execution, and resolve challenges that impact business delivery. Champion structured program discipline, business value realization, and continuous improvement to ensure sustainable, high-impact outcomes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead high-impact, enterprise-wide programs that enable business transformation across CRM, ERP, Procurement, and Integration platforms. Align program execution with Short- and Mid-Range Plans (SRP/MRP) to accelerate strategic business objectives. Drive development of integrated program roadmaps—defining business outcomes, timelines, budgets, risks, and resource needs. Facilitate executive governance, steering committees, and stakeholder alignment to ensure business ownership and accountability. Manage cross-functional dependencies to deliver cohesive, enterprise-wide change. Partner with legal, finance, and compliance to align program activities with corporate standards and risk posture. Lead proactive risk and issue resolution to protect business continuity and investment value. Track and communicate business performance metrics, financial impacts (CapEx/OpEx), and value realization. Provide business-side leadership for Salesforce, Boomi, Ariba, and SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives. Ensure programs meet audit, regulatory, and J-SOX requirements through close partnership with compliance functions. Drive continuous improvement in enterprise program management and execution discipline.
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 (Salesforce, SAP, Ariba, Boomi). 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.
Technical
Skills & Competencies:
Enterprise Platforms: SAP S/4, Salesforce, Ariba, Boomi, Snowflake Tools: ServiceNow PPM, MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI Financials: CapEx/OpEx tracking, forecasting, ROI reporting 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 $133,000 . 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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Sumitomo Chemical: Group Companies of the Americas Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. 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 execution to advance Valent’s business transformation and operational excellence objectives. Lead cross-functional, enterprise-level initiatives that enable key business capabilities through platforms such as Salesforce, SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and Boomi. Ensure program alignment with Short Range Plan (SRP) and Mid-Range Plan (MRP) priorities, focusing on delivering measurable business value, improving process efficiency, and supporting growth initiatives. Oversee complex, high-impact programs from a business lens—managing governance, financials, risk, and outcomes. Serve as the business lead connecting strategic objectives to execution, partnering with senior leaders, functional teams, and enabling IT to drive enterprise-wide change. Navigate organizational complexity, remove barriers to execution, and resolve challenges that impact business delivery. Champion structured program discipline, business value realization, and continuous improvement to ensure sustainable, high-impact outcomes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead high-impact, enterprise-wide programs that enable business transformation across CRM, ERP, Procurement, and Integration platforms. Align program execution with Short- and Mid-Range Plans (SRP/MRP) to accelerate strategic business objectives. Drive development of integrated program roadmaps—defining business outcomes, timelines, budgets, risks, and resource needs. Facilitate executive governance, steering committees, and stakeholder alignment to ensure business ownership and accountability. Manage cross-functional dependencies to deliver cohesive, enterprise-wide change. Partner with legal, finance, and compliance to align program activities with corporate standards and risk posture. Lead proactive risk and issue resolution to protect business continuity and investment value. Track and communicate business performance metrics, financial impacts (CapEx/OpEx), and value realization. Provide business-side leadership for Salesforce, Boomi, Ariba, and SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives. Ensure programs meet audit, regulatory, and J-SOX requirements through close partnership with compliance functions. Drive continuous improvement in enterprise program management and execution discipline.
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 (Salesforce, SAP, Ariba, Boomi). 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.
Technical
Skills & Competencies:
Enterprise Platforms: SAP S/4, Salesforce, Ariba, Boomi, Snowflake Tools: ServiceNow PPM, MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI Financials: CapEx/OpEx tracking, forecasting, ROI reporting 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.
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What We Offer
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Base Salary:
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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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