Project Manager - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Project Manager - Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, 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

Project Manager - Manufacturing Analytics and Transformation (A&T)

This is a full time, exempt level position.

Preferred Location: North American Headquarters in Decatur, IL

Position Summary:

As a Project Manager for Analytics and Transformation, you will drive digital transformation across ADM by leading and executing projects that transform the way we work. This will include projects that:

Connect front line workers with the data they need to make effective decisions, including your first assignment: driving the replication of our Digital SMS solution (described below).
Develop and deploy architectures that move data from field devices to a central, contextualized cloud environment
Leverage analytics and other technology to make better decisions.

Project scopes will range from technical code development and early proofs of concept to scaling and replicating proven solutions. Depending on the nature of each project, methodologies may include both waterfall and Agile approaches. Success will require collaboration across ADM, including plant managers, front-line workers, operational technology teams, and global IT resources.

While the project manager will initially focus on a specific project, this person might manage one or many projects depending on their size and scope.

If you are passionate about leading projects and want to make a significant impact in industrial transformation, we encourage you to apply.

The First Project: Digital SMS:

Digital SMS delivers our organization clear, real-time visibility into system performance -empowering teams with clear direction on what to do when, and pinpointing areas for process improvement.

It delivers the right information, with the right level of detail, to the right user, at the right time.

Job Responsibilities:

Define project scope and plan the delivery of projects according a roles & responsibility matrix.
Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables
Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
Manage project Risks, Action Items, Issues, and Decisions.
Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed based on stakeholder input through Review and Response meetings to ensure accurate and timely delivery
Maintain clear and effective communication with task owners within the team, in other teams across ADM and the globe, and at different companies
Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment
Provide coaching and support to team members in Agile methodologies and user story writing
Effectively communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders, building and maintain strong relationships with each
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management function

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably in combination with project management engineering.
Experience with capacity planning and workload balancing.
Proven experience in project management
Strong understanding of both waterfall and Agile methodologies
Ability to write and understand user stories
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in project management tools and software
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
Excellent interpersonal English fluency communication skills, experience using written and verbal communication skills effectively

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Project Manager or willingness to obtain certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Experience with product scale-up and industrial transformation projects
In-depth knowledge and experience of manufacturing operations and continuous improvement principles
Experience in scaling products form a single proof of concept to replications across multiple locations and regions
Knowledge of AVEVA PI, Edge & Cloud technologies stack, Digital Workflow & Connected Worker, Manufacturing Operations Management or similar technologies.

Travel

Up to 30% travel required

Physical Requirements

This job will require visits to observe project work in operating production plant facilities and to communicate with stakeholders and users. Access to these project areas would involve climbing stairs and being exposed to the weather and environmental elements of the area, including hot and humid conditions in the summer and cold conditions in the water.

This role does not have any direct reports, instead you will rely on influence and coordination to guide project teams toward successful outcomes.

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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Job Post Date: 08/31/25