Project Manager - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Manager within the Strategic PMO Talent Rotation Program, you will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives on behalf of business sponsors and senior leadership. You will be accountable for delivering projects aligned with ADM’s strategic objectives, ensuring outcomes meet defined expectations for quality, cost, timing, and business benefits. You will be entrusted with a diverse portfolio of projects spanning mergers and acquisitions (MADJV), capital projects, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. This rotation provides exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to contribute directly to ADM’s long-term success. other PMOs at ADM to lead large-scale capital expenditure initiatives aimed at organic growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience at ADM or in a comparable role involving complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated track record of strong performance and value delivery
• Future desire to lead transformation, strategy execution, or obtain a business leadership roles preferred
• Exposure to MADJV or large-scale strategic projects is a benefit
• High-potential, high-performing internal candidate with clearly defined career aspirations
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors and ability to influence beyond direct authority
• Strong motivation to grow into leadership roles and expand enterprise knowledge
• Willingness to travel or relocate for development opportunities
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable mindset
• 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%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is a benefit

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation aligned with strategic goals
• Establish and manage governance structures, including roles, responsibilities, and decision frameworks
• Ensure delivery against agreed quality, cost, timing, and benefit targets
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues, including contingency planning
• Drive alignment and facilitate communication across diverse stakeholder groups and geographies
• Track performance through KPIs and provide regular updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and key decisions
• Manage third-party vendors and external partners where applicable
• Lead or support high-impact projects across multiple domains: MADJV (Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Joint Ventures), Capital Expenditure (CapEx) investments (greenfield and expansion projects), and/or Enterprise transformation and strategic optimization initiatives
• Lead end-to-end execution of transactions, including pre-deal planning, due diligence, integration, or separation
• Manage Day 1 readiness and transition planning (communications, systems, operations)
• Oversee integration or disentanglement activities, including TSA development and execution
• Track synergy realization, cost alignment, and risk mitigation
• Support cultural integration and change management across organizations
• Manage projects across multiple business units and functional areas, gaining broad enterprise exposure
• Develop critical leadership capabilities, including communication, influencing, problem-solving, and stakeholder management
• Build a strong professional network through interaction with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Receive structured feedback through quarterly development reviews with PMO leadership and HR.
• Participate in formal training, including Prince2 certification and enterprise learning programs
• Be supported by senior project managers, mentors, and PMO leadership for guidance and coaching
• Participants are expected to take ownership of their development, actively pursue learning opportunities, and align their performance with defined career goals.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• medical/Rx
• dental
• vision
• on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
• discounted employee stock purchasing program
• life insurance
• disability
• workers’ compensation
• legal assistance
• identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level