Project Manager – Manufacturing Digital Transformation (MDx) - Decatur
admDecatur (IL)
Project Manager – Manufacturing Digital Transformation (MDx) - Decatur
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admDecatur (IL)
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Project Manager - Manufacturing Digital Transformation (MDx) - Decatur, ILThis is a full time, exempt level position. Preferred Location: North American Headquarters in Decatur, ILPosition Summary As a Project Manager for Manufacturing Digital Transformation, you will drive digital transformation across ADM Global Operations by leading and executing projects that transform the way we work. This will include projects that: Connect front line workers with the data they need to make effective decisions. Develop and deploy architectures that move data from field devices to a central, contextualized cloud environment. Leverage analytics and other technology to make better decisions. Project scopes will range from technical code development and early proofs of concept to scaling and replicating digital products. Depending on the nature of each project, methodologies may include both waterfall and Agile approaches. Success will require collaboration across ADM, including plant managers, front-line workers, operational technology teams, and global information technology resources. While the project manager will initially focus on a specific project, this person might manage one or several projects depending on the size and scope.
Job Responsibilities:
- Define project scope and develop delivery plans aligned with established roles, responsibilities and governance structures
- Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
- Lead organizational change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, training coordination, and adoption measurement
Drive site readiness and support successful adoption of digital solutions across manufacturing facilities.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
Manage project RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions) logs and drive timely resolution
Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and developers to define requirements and prioritize value delivery
Maintain clear and effective communication with task owners within the team, in other teams across ADM and the globe, and at different companies
Track and report project value realization, including operational, financial and adoption metrics
Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource coordination across multiple manufacturing digital transformation initiatives
Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment
Facilitate project stage-gate reviews and governance processes
Ensure project deliverables align with Helios program standards, architecture, and strategic objectives
Provide coaching and support to team members in Agile methodologies and user story writing
Manage relationships with external vendors, implementation partners, and service providers as needed
Effectively communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships with each
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management function
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations or a related technical discipline.
- Experience with capacity planning and workload balancing.
- Proven experience in project management
- Strong understanding of both waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Experience working with Agile teams, facilitating backlog refinement, sprint planning, and user story development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in project management tools and software
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum certification
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Experience with product scale-up and industrial transformation initiatives
- Experience in scaling products from a single proof of concept to replications across multiple locations and regions
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, continuous improvement principles, and collaboration between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) teams.
Experience in one or more of AVEVA PI, Edge & Cloud technologies stack, Digital Workflow & Connected Worker, MES/MOM systems, SCADA systems, PLC environments, or similar manufacturing digital technologies.
TravelUp to 20% travel required
Physical Requirements:
This job will require visits to observe project work in operating production plant facilities and to communicate with stakeholders and users.
Access to these project areas would involve climbing stairs and being exposed to the weather and environmental elements of the area, including hot and humid conditions in the summer and cold outdoor conditions during winter months.
This is an individual contributor leadership role.
Success will depend on influencing stakeholders, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving execution across operations, OT, IT, and business functions without direct reporting authority.
Relocation assistance is available with this position.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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