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Job Description
Project Manager - Decatur, IL Project Manager - Decatur, IL
The role: As a Project Manager within the Strategic PMO Talent Rotation Program, you will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives on behalf of business sponsors and senior leadership. You will be accountable for delivering projects aligned with ADM’s strategic objectives, ensuring outcomes meet defined expectations for quality, cost, timing, and business benefits.
You will be entrusted with a diverse portfolio of projects spanning mergers and acquisitions (MADJV), capital projects, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. This rotation provides exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to contribute directly to ADM’s long-term success. other PMOs at ADM to lead large-scale capital expenditure initiatives aimed at organic growth.
Key responsibilities: General Project Leadership and Strategic Initiative Execution
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
Talent Rotation Development Experience During the 18–24 month assignment, you will:
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.
Candidate Profile – Requirements & Qualifications Skills & Competencies
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
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
Talent Rotation Profile
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
Certifications & Tools
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%.
Career Opportunity & Value Proposition This Talent Rotation role offers a unique opportunity to:
Accelerate career growth through hands-on leadership of high-impact, enterprise initiatives
Build broad business acumen across multiple business units and functions
Develop a strong internal network and executive visibility
Gain formal project management certification and structured development support
Transition into future leadership or strategic roles within ADM upon completion
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With
industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a
commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and
tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural
origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us
unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the
idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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