Project Manager - Strategic PMO Talent Rotation Program, Decatur, IL

ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, focused on providing innovative solutions for nutritional challenges. The Project Manager within the Strategic PMO Talent Rotation Program will lead complex cross-functional projects that align with ADM's strategic objectives, ensuring quality and business benefits are met.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation aligned with strategic goals
• Establish and manage governance structures, including roles, responsibilities, and decision frameworks
• Ensure delivery against agreed quality, cost, timing, and benefit targets
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues, including contingency planning
• Drive alignment and facilitate communication across diverse stakeholder groups and geographies
• Track performance through KPIs and provide regular updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and key decisions
• Manage third-party vendors and external partners where applicable
• Lead or support high-impact projects across multiple domains: MADJV (Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Joint Ventures), Capital Expenditure (CapEx) investments (greenfield and expansion projects), and/or Enterprise transformation and strategic optimization initiatives
• Lead end-to-end execution of transactions, including pre-deal planning, due diligence, integration, or separation
• Manage Day 1 readiness and transition planning (communications, systems, operations)
• Oversee integration or disentanglement activities, including TSA development and execution
• Track synergy realization, cost alignment, and risk mitigation
• Support cultural integration and change management across organizations
• Manage projects across multiple business units and functional areas, gaining broad enterprise exposure
• Develop critical leadership capabilities, including communication, influencing, problem-solving, and stakeholder management
• Build a strong professional network through interaction with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Receive structured feedback through quarterly development reviews with PMO leadership and HR
• Participate in formal training, including Prince2 certification and enterprise learning programs
• Be supported by senior project managers, mentors, and PMO leadership for guidance and coaching
• Participants are expected to take ownership of their development, actively pursue learning opportunities, and align their performance with defined career goals

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, project management, or related field; Master's degree is a benefit
• Minimum 3 years of experience at ADM or in a comparable role involving complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated track record of strong performance and value delivery
• PMP, Prince2, or willingness to obtain certification is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and planning tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent
• Willingness to travel up to 15–20%
• Future desire to lead transformation, strategy execution, or obtain a business leadership roles preferred
• Exposure to MADJV or large-scale strategic projects is a benefit
• High-potential, high-performing internal candidate with clearly defined career aspirations
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors and ability to influence beyond direct authority
• Strong motivation to grow into leadership roles and expand enterprise knowledge
• Willingness to travel or relocate for development opportunities
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable mindset