• In collaboration with GT/IT and Global Operations Functional Leads, develop and own the digital transformation roadmap aligned with Global Operations' 3-5 year objectives.
• Build a strategy and organization capable of delivering foundational and transformational initiatives, including evaluating build-vs-buy and internal-vs-contracted delivery models.
• Identify and prioritize high-value digital use cases across enabling technologies such as AI, automation, IoT sensors, cloud computing, digital twins, predictive analytics, and machine vision.
• Benchmark emerging technologies and industry best practices.

• Define and maintain enterprise digital process standards, data models, workflows, and KPIs.
• Establish governance frameworks for technology adoption, pilot evaluation, scalability, and ownership (enterprise vs. site).
• Ensure harmonization and consistency across sites through audits, standards enforcement, and continuous improvement loops.

• Work with GT/IT and Functional Leads to define and deploy the technology stacks and data backbone required for secure, real-time operational visibility.
• Oversee integration of OT/IT systems in areas that may include: Safety, Environmental, Quality, Manufacturing, Asset Reliability, Engineering, Learning and Development, and Finance.
• Deploy enabling technologies such as automation, AI/ML, IoT sensors, cloud computing, digital twins, predictive analytics, and machine vision.

• Lead cross-functional teams to design, pilot, and deliver ready-to-scale digital capabilities across multiple manufacturing plants.
• Manage a portfolio of digital initiatives with clear scope, timelines, budgets, KPIs, and benefits realization.
• Drive network-wide standardization of architectures, tools, and workflows.
• Align ADM leaders and negotiate priorities by clearly communicating the digital vision and value opportunities to ensure digital investments are well understood, supported and deliver enterprise-wide impact.

• Use digital tools to enhance OEE, quality, yield, throughput, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and asset reliability.
• Strengthen predictive maintenance capabilities using sensor data, condition monitoring, and analytics.
• Digitize and modernize workflows, replacing manual and paper-based processes.

• Deploy and standardize Connected Worker platforms including digital SOPs, mobile/wearable devices, guided workflows, skills-based task management, LLMs, generative AI, and intelligent assistants.
• Partner with HR, Operations, and Learning teams to upskill the workforce and modernize digital training programs.

• Lead change management strategies that drive adoption, sustainment, and frontline engagement.
• Build digital acumen across operations through communication, training, and capability-building programs.
• Engage frontline stakeholders early to ensure solutions are practical, user-centered, and operationally effective.
• Champion and market digital successes to amplify momentum, awareness, and innovation across ADM's operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or related field. Preferred: Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Data Science, or Technology.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, with 5+ years in digital transformation or Industry 4.0 leadership. Preferred: food processing or chemical processing.
• Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to articulate value, align leaders, and negotiate priorities across a global organization.
• Proven experience in multi-site adoption of Data, Analytics & Connected Worker technology.
• Strong understanding of OT/IT convergence, data architecture, industrial automation, and smart factory systems and hands-on experience with AI/ML, digital twins, or cloud/edge architectures.
• Strong skills and performance in building organizational structure and talent, driving execution ownership, executive presence, and stakeholder excellence.
• Preferred Certifications: Lean Six Sigma, PMP, Prosci, Smart Manufacturing.

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