Corteva Agriscience

Technology Business Operations Leader

Corteva Agriscience • $135K — $160K *
Indianapolis, IN 46227In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines such as IT, Business Admin, or Finance.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in IT financial management and vendor management.
  • Proven track record managing large technology budgets and vendor portfolios.
  • Strong financial acumen paired with business management skills.
  • Experience in negotiating technology contracts and managing strategic vendor relationships.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute an IT vendor management strategy.
  • Establish governance frameworks for strategic suppliers and partners.
  • Lead supplier performance management through KPIs and SLAs.
  • Partner with Procurement and Legal for sourcing and negotiations.
  • Evaluate vendor capabilities and performance trends.
  • Manage and enhance strategic vendor relationships.
  • Drive cost savings and service improvements through optimization initiatives.

Benefits

  • Skill development opportunities for employee growth.
  • Contribute to a company focused on making a positive impact.
  • Immediate health benefits for employees and their families.
  • Generous paid time off policy with four weeks and additional well-being pay.
  • Strong parental leave policy with a minimum of 16 weeks.
  • Retirement savings plan alongside a tuition reimbursement program.
Full Job Description
Technology Business Operations is responsible for leading the technology organization's vendor management, strategic sourcing, financial planning, budget governance, and cost optimization functions. This role serves as a key business partner to Technology leadership, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure technology investments are aligned with strategic priorities, vendor partnerships deliver measurable value, and financial resources are managed effectively.

The position provides leadership across the full technology spend portfolio, including operating expenses, capital investments, vendor contracts, managed service providers, software licensing, and strategic sourcing initiatives. The Director drives financial transparency, supplier accountability, value realization, and operational excellence while enabling innovation and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

IT Vendor Strategy & Supplier Management
  • Develop and execute the IT vendor management strategy and operating model.
  • Establish governance frameworks for strategic suppliers, managed service providers, and technology partners.
  • Lead supplier performance management through KPI, SLA, and scorecard review processes.
  • Partner with Procurement and Legal to support sourcing activities, contract negotiations, renewals, and commercial optimization.
  • Evaluate vendor capabilities, risks, performance trends, and innovation opportunities.
  • Manage strategic vendor relationships and executive business reviews.
  • Drive supplier rationalization, consolidation, and optimization initiatives.
  • Identify and deliver cost savings, contract efficiencies, and service improvements.
  • Ensure vendor compliance with contractual obligations, service commitments, security requirements, and regulatory standards.


Technology Financial Management
  • Lead annual budget planning, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for the IT organization.
  • Manage operating and capital expenditure planning processes.
  • Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to technology leadership.
  • Establish financial governance and accountability mechanisms across the technology portfolio.
  • Monitor budget performance, forecasts, variances, and financial risks.
  • Drive technology cost transparency, chargeback/showback models, and spend analytics.
  • Develop executive financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
  • Partner with Finance to improve financial reporting accuracy and process maturity.
  • Support investment planning, business cases, and funding approvals.
  • Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and optimize technology spending.


Cost Optimization & Value Realization
  • Establish and lead a continuous technology cost optimization program.
  • Evaluate spending patterns and identify opportunities for savings, consolidation, and investment reallocation.
  • Develop metrics to assess return on investment and technology value realization.
  • Drive accountability for financial outcomes across technology functions.
  • Ensure technology investments are aligned with business priorities and measurable outcomes.
  • Support executive decision-making through data-driven analysis and recommendations.

Strategic Planning & Portfolio Support
  • Support development of technology strategic plans and annual operating plans.
  • Partner with PMO, Enterprise Architecture, and business functions to align investments with strategic priorities.
  • Provide portfolio-level reporting on spend, resource allocation, and investment performance.
  • Facilitate governance reviews and investment prioritization decisions.
  • Develop executive presentations and board-level materials regarding technology finances and vendor performance.

Risk, Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure appropriate controls are established for technology spending and vendor engagements.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and vendor-related risks.
  • Support audit, compliance, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements related to supplier management.
  • Oversee contract compliance and remediation activities where necessary.
  • Maintain governance processes for technology procurement and third-party relationships.

Leadership Responsibilities
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of vendor management, financial management, and operational professionals.
  • Develop organizational capabilities in strategic sourcing, financial management, and supplier governance.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
  • Influence senior leaders and stakeholders across the enterprise.
  • Lead change initiatives that improve technology effectiveness, efficiency, and business value.

Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in IT financial management, vendor management, strategic sourcing, technology operations, or related disciplines.
  • Experience managing large technology budgets and multi-million-dollar vendor portfolios.
  • Strong financial acumen and business management expertise.
  • Proven experience negotiating technology contracts and managing strategic vendor relationships.
  • Exceptional communication, influencing, and executive presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred
  • MBA or advanced business degree.
  • Certifications in IT Financial Management, Technology Business Management (TBM), ITIL, COBIT, PMP, or Sourcing & Procurement.
  • Experience leading global vendor ecosystems and managed service provider relationships.
  • Experience with portfolio financial management, technology chargeback models, and investment governance.

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Benefits - How We'll Support You:
  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
  • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
  • Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
  • Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
  • Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
  • Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
  • Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
  • Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life


Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

About Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience brings you the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions, featuring Pioneer® and Brevant™ Seeds, award-winning Crop Protection products, Encirca, and Granular software tools and services. they provide agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability. they strive to develop sustainable and efficient global food systems that benefit everyone.

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Join the vibrant team at Corteva Agriscience, a leader in agricultural science and innovation, where your career growth is intertwined with our mission to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.

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Corteva Agriscience is committed to the well-being and continuous growth of our employees. We offer competitive benefits, professional development programs, and opportunities for career advancement. By joining Corteva, you become part of a supportive network that values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

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Learn more about Corteva Agriscience
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$42.3 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$681 million
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
Revenue
$14.2 billion
NASDAQ
CTVA
* Ladders Estimates

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