Description

Job Description

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:
In your role as Project Manager, you have the authority to run projects on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the business sponsor and ADM leadership. You will manage complex, interdisciplinary projects comprising experts from the business segments and the corporate functions. The Project Manager's prime responsibility is to ensure that the project delivers to the agreed standard of quality and within the specified constraints of cost, time and benefit.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and monitor the delivery of projects from project initiation to project closure.
• Define and implement an overall project governance structure and provide clear roles and responsibilities for the project team and key stakeholders.
• Redefine and optimize business processes and organizational structures to support the implementation of ADM's strategy.
• Manage mid- to larger-scale acquisitions, joint ventures & divestments.
• Ensure that projects produce the required deliverables to defined standards of quality within agreed cost, time, and other constraints.
• Identify and manage risks and issues, including the development of contingency plans.
• Manage 3rd party suppliers (where applicable).

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required, master's degree is an advantage.
• Extensive professional project management experience with a proven track record of successful project delivery is a requirement.
• Demonstrated experience in driving or assisting process improvement initiatives is a requirement, whereby exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is considered an advantage.
• Experience in managing or supporting M&A or CapEx projects is considered an advantage.
• The ability to think 'outside the box' and to work and communicate at a conceptual level as well as at a hands-on, practical level.
• A PMP or PRINCE2 certification or the ability and willingness to obtain a certification within 9 months is a requirement.
• (International) business engagement and change management experience.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion ADM.