Project Manager - Decatur, IL

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, project management, or related field; Master’s degree is a benefit

• 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%.

• Accelerate career growth through hands-on leadership of high-impact, enterprise initiatives

• Build broad business acumen across multiple business units and functions

• Develop a strong internal network and executive visibility

• Gain formal project management certification and structured development support

• Transition into future leadership or strategic roles within ADM upon completion