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 enterprise-wide planning, execution, and governance of IT initiatives aligned with Valent's SRP/MRP planning cycles. Oversee strategic programs across cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity in close collaboration with business and IT stakeholders. Manage local and remote teams, resolves technical barriers, and leads cross-functional coordination across global time zones. Ensure delivery across scope, schedule, budget, risk, and reporting, with a focus on business value, stakeholder trust, and issue resolution. Expertise in infrastructure projects, IT service redesigns, 24x7 production changes, and datacenter coordination. Lead complex initiatives involving servers, storage, and networking, ensuring smooth cutovers and production deployments. Support JSOX audit remediation to maintain compliance with IT control frameworks. Lead multiple projects with competing priorities. Collaborate with Legal to review IT SOWs, vendor quotes, licensing agreements, and contracts, ensuring compliance with corporate policy and risk standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage cross-functional programs spanning IT and business functions, aligned with Valent's SRP and LBE planning cycles.
Develop and maintain integrated program plans outlining scope, timelines, resources, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
Lead program governance, including steering committee meetings, stakeholder communication, and executive-level reporting.
Monitor program execution to ensure delivery against defined objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Coordinate with project managers to align sequencing and execution of related projects within the overall program.
Identify and mitigate program-level risks and issues; escalate critical items to the IT Portfolio Manager as needed.
Ensure adherence to compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements in partnership with IT Security and Compliance.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs), measure value realization, and report on benefits delivery.
Collaborate with Finance to manage program budgets, track CapEx/OpEx, and support financial planning and forecasting.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for program and project management processes, tools, and templates.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in information systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
6-8 years of experience in IT program or project management, preferably in enterprise environments.
Expertise in managing complex, cross-functional programs involving IT infrastructure, datacenter modernization, security enhancements, or cloud platforms.
Strong understanding of both agile and traditional delivery methodologies.
Experience managing vendors, consulting teams, and matrixed resources.
Proficiency with program/project management tools (e.g., ServiceNow PPM, Smartsheet, MS Project).
PMP, SAFe, or related certifications are preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
Technical:
Program & Project Management Tools: ServiceNow PPM, Smartsheet, MS Project, Planview
Enterprise Platforms: ERP (SAP), IT Infrastructure & Security tools: OKTA, Cloud Strike, Tanium, Zscaler, Fortinet, Amazon Web Services
Financial Oversight: Budget tracking, CapEx/OpEx management, forecasting, ROI evaluation
Reporting & Dashboards: Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Automate
Collaboration Tools: Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Monday.com
Soft Skills:
Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and the ability to align initiatives with broader business goals
Strong communicator with the ability to influence and manage stakeholder expectations at all levels
Skilled at building trust and fostering collaboration in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Adaptable and proactive leader who thrives in ambiguity and drives cross-functional alignment
Results-oriented, with a relentless focus on delivering business value and continuous improvement
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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