Director Leadership Capability Development - Chicago or Decatur, IL.

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Job Title: Director Leadership Capability Development - Chicago or Decatur, IL.
Location: Chicago, IL, 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

Director Leadership Capability Development - Chicago or Decatur, IL.

Reports to: VP, Chief Learning Officer

ADM is seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Leadership Capability Development to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global leadership & workforce capability development & learning journeys. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of leadership across our organization, ensuring our leaders are equipped to drive performance, foster inclusive cultures, and lead through change with an enterprise leader mindset.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Program Design

Develop and execute a global leadership & capability training strategy aligned with business goals and talent priorities.
Leverage insights from platforms like LinkedIn Learning, DDI, and other learning analytics to inform program design and learner engagement.
Design scalable, blended learning experiences (virtual, in-person, digital) for leaders at all levels-from emerging leaders to senior executives.

2. Learning Experience & Content Curation

Curate and customize leadership learning journeys using LinkedIn Learning, DDI materials aligned to our Leadership Capability Framework and other digital platforms and resources.
Partner with internal SMEs and external vendors to develop high-impact content and experiences.
Ensure learning content reflects inclusive leadership, emotional intelligence, change agility, Business and Financial acumen and other critical capabilities as aligned to our strategic priorities.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Management, and business leaders to identify leadership capability gaps and opportunities.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders to define leadership & capability training strategies at all levels of the learning journey.
Lead our board of business advisors through structured meetings, understand voice of the customer and gain buy-in in support of leadership programs.

4. Measurement & Impact

Define success metrics and use data to evaluate program effectiveness, learner engagement, and business impact.
Continuously improve programs based on feedback, analytics, and evolving business needs.

5. Team & Vendor Management

Lead and develop a high-performing team of learning professionals.
Manage relationships with external partners, vendors, and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, coaching providers).

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in leadership development, organizational development, or talent management in a global organization.
Open to considering a strong and proven leader in an internal business or corporate function role who is interested in growing their cross functional expertise.
Must have 3+ years of people management experience.
Proven experience designing and delivering leadership programs at scale.
Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, digital learning platforms, and leadership frameworks.
Experience with LinkedIn Learning, Glint, or similar platforms is highly desirable.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Organizational Development, HR, or related field preferred.

Preferred Competencies

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
Inclusive Leadership & Cultural Agility
Data-Driven Decision Making
Change Leadership
Coaching & Facilitation

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.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Job Post Date: 08/13/25