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, North America Strategic PMO - Decatur, IL

The department:

The Strategic Project Management Office (PMO) enables the realization of benefits to ADM, through the delivery of projects and/or programs that have been approved and classified as 'high priority' by the designated authority within ADM. The Strategic PMO is the regional center of expertise in project and program management at ADM, whereby through best practice and functional knowledge value is created through project delivery.

The role:

As a Project Manager within the Strategic PMO, you are empowered to lead projects on a day-to-day basis, acting on behalf of both the business sponsor and ADM leadership. Your role involves managing complex, cross-functional initiatives that bring together experts from various business segments and corporate functions. You are accountable for ensuring that each project is delivered to the agreed standards of quality, and within the defined constraints of cost, time, and expected benefits.

Strategic PMO Project Managers are responsible for driving a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects, contributing directly to ADM's strategic objectives and long-term success. These include Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Joint Ventures (MADJV), as well as other strategic initiatives such as critical business optimizations, organizational redesigns, and support for ERP migrations across business functions. Additionally, you may lead regulatory and compliance projects, as well as working with other PMOs at ADM to lead large-scale capital expenditure initiatives aimed at organic growth.

Key responsibilities:

General

Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with strategic objectives.
Define and implement project governance structures, clarifying roles and responsibilities.
Ensure delivery of project outputs to agreed standards of quality, cost, and time.
Identify and manage risks and issues, including contingency planning.
Facilitate stakeholder alignment and communication across business units and geographies.
Track and report progress to senior leadership, highlighting milestones, risks, and decisions.
Define and monitor KPIs to ensure proactive management and successful outcomes.
Manage third-party suppliers, where applicable.

MADJV-Specific

Lead end-to-end execution of M&A, JV, and divestiture transactions, including pre-deal planning, due diligence, and post-deal integration or separation.
Facilitate key workstreams such as legal entity restructuring, TSA management, and disentanglement.
Manage Day 1 readiness, including communications, system cutovers, and operational continuity.
Oversee integration/separation plans tailored to transaction type.
Coordinate across legal, finance, HR, IT, and operations to ensure seamless execution.
Identify and mitigate risks related to organizational change, compliance, and disruption.
Track synergy realization and stranded cost mitigation aligned with financial targets.
Support cultural integration and change management across merging or separating entities.

Candidate Profile - Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, project management, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience in project management or business leadership roles involving complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Direct experience with MADJV projects is highly desirable; candidates with transformation or strategic change experience are encouraged to apply.

Skills & Competencies

Proven ability to drive process improvement initiatives; exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is a plus.
Experience supporting or managing CapEx projects is advantageous.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in ambiguous, high-impact environments.
Familiarity with deal structures, diligence processes, and post-merger integration frameworks.
Understanding of TSA development, execution, and exit planning.
Knowledge of ERP and IT system integration/separation in transactional contexts.
Basic understanding of corporate strategy, financial modeling, and legal frameworks.
Experience with change management and organizational design.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting.

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%.

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: 10/07/25