Senior Manager Operational Technology - Decatur, IL
About The Position
The Senior Manager of Operational Technology (OT) will play a critical tactical leadership role within our rapidly growing global OT organization. This position ensures that day-to-day operations, system reliability, and team development align with the strategic direction set by the Director of OT&PA. Strong partnership with Process Automation and Global Technology is essential to ensure seamless integration, security, and reliability across our operational technology environment—aligning people, systems, and data to enable safe, efficient, and digitally connected operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who drives measurable improvement in operational performance, cyber resilience, and organizational maturity — ensuring safe, secure, and reliable OT operations across our 600+ locations worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in operational technology, industrial control systems (ICS), or related disciplines.
- Proven leadership experience managing diverse technical teams, preferably in a global or multi-site environment.
- Strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop talent, build high-performing teams, and drive organizational maturity.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary steward of OT system reliability, performance, and security.
- Lead initiatives to reduce loss of control events and ensure timely, thorough root cause analysis when incidents occur.
- Drive measurable reduction in cyber risk and vulnerabilities through proactive monitoring, remediation, and compliance with security standards.
- Ensure all OT operations uphold established standards, policies, and procedures to maintain consistency, safety, and compliance across the enterprise.
- Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure uninterrupted support of the organization’s core mission.
- Oversee the tactical execution of OT initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers and managers, with a strong focus on onboarding, professional development, and performance management.
- Implement processes and best practices to strengthen team capabilities, consistency, and efficiency within a rapidly expanding global organization.
- Monitor and report measurable progress on project milestones, budgets, and timelines.
- Track and communicate performance against key operational KPIs (loss of control events, vulnerability reduction, compliance with OT standards).
- Identify risks and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain momentum and accountability.
- Partner closely with the Director of OT&PA to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and ensure effective communication across global teams.
- Drive a culture of learning, accountability, and innovation within the OT function.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
