Capital Project Performance Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA or ADM site

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Job Title: Capital Project Performance Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA or ADM site
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Capital Project Performance Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA or appropriate ADM site

This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position.

Position Overview

The Capital Project Performance Manager is responsible for leading the project oversight and tracking functions across North America capital projects.

The individual in this role ensures consistent application of cost control, budget management, change order governance, and performance metric tracking to support strategic decision-making and successful project delivery.

This role is critical to ensuring financial and operational alignment across capital projects. It requires close collaboration with Finance, Procurement, and Tax teams to maintain compliance and budget integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of project analyst professionals across multiple capital projects while coaching and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
Oversee project cost performance reviews, variance analysis, and forecasting across assigned North America portfolio
Alert leadership to areas of concern within project portfolio performance to support proactive decision-making
Develop and maintain North America-wide budget and schedule performance tracking processes and tools
Manage change order and contract change processes, ensuring compliance and traceability
Integrate project controls systems with financial, procurement, and reporting platforms
Establish and maintain dashboards and reporting tools for project KPIs (e.g., CPI, SPI, earned value)
Support resource planning, utilization forecasting, and portfolio-level analysis
Collaborate with project managers, finance, procurement, and executive leadership to align project performance with strategic goals
Support continuous improvement in project controls methodologies and tools
Ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Global Capital Projects Governance and Assurance to ensure adherence to policies and best practices
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance project performance oversight

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field
7-10 years of experience in project controls or project management within capital-intensive industries
Proven experience managing large-scale, complex capital projects or programs
Strong understanding of project controls systems
Experience with change management processes and contract administration
Proficiency in data analytics and dashboard/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Certifications

PMP® (Project Management Professional) - Project Management Institute
CCP® (Certified Cost Professional) - AACE International
EVMP® (Earned Value Management Professional) - PM College or equivalent
PgMP® (Program Management Professional) - PMI (for enterprise-level program oversight)
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt - For process improvement and efficiency initiatives

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel may be required, depending on project locations and phases
Travel includes site visits, stakeholder meetings, and coordination with regional project teams
Must be able to travel domestically and potentially internationally as needed

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving
Financial acumen and cost control expertise
Strong organizational and planning skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability
Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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. Relocation assistance may be provided for this opportunity.

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Job Post Date: 11/26/25