1ADM Release Leader

This is an exempt level position. 

Position Summary: 

The Senior Program Manager will lead programs, identify, prioritize, track and execute strategic initiatives. This includes clarifying business objectives, building program structure, establishing program/project direction, providing counsel to senior management, directing cross-functional teams, and influencing change. In addition, this role is required to direct and oversee the end-to-end program definition and governance, as well as the technology implementation. This role will oversee the successful execution of one or many simultaneous strategic initiatives

This leader will work closely with members of the IT leadership, as well as key ADM business leaders to support program activities. 
 

Job Responsibilities: 
 

• Lead implementation of strategic initiatives to achieve corporate vision

• Lead in partnership with executive sponsor and key stakeholders program definition including scope, goals and objectives, teams, deliverables, milestones and activities, resource plan, budget, timing and risks

• Establish partnership with senior executives and sponsors regarding their role in ensuring program and project success, emphasizing non-technical program elements like organizational readiness to adopt the new solution (processes, data, and technology).  

• Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria

• Manage and drive overall program level reporting, communication, issue management, and cross-workstream risk identification and resolution

• Identify, assess and resolve program and project risks 

• Validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related program expenditures

• Ensure adhere to methodology and compliance standards set by the company

• Define and track achievements while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall and integrated delivery plan

• Ensure end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit/value

• Support, share findings, and mentor others within the PMO regarding standards, organizational understanding, and relationship building to promote the successful delivery of projects

• Accountable to coach and manage several Project Managers 

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated, applied experience strategically structuring, establishing and delivering complex business transformation programs

• Deep understanding and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools 

• Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills, including the ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace, and execute with limited information and ambiguity

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their objectives

• Expert verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to navigate in a highly matrixed organization effectively

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build consensus and drive decisions 

• Focused and versatile teammate who thrives in a dynamic situation, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability

• Strong Project and Program Management Governance and strong business process skills.

• Strong Business and Financial acumen 

• Strong Emotional Intelligence 

• Conceptual and detailed orientated with an ability to work in both modes 

Education Requirements:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields 

• PMP/PMI/Prince2 Certification

• Organization Change Management Certification a plus 

• Lean Certification, Six Sigma Certification a plus 

• Agile/Scrum Certification a plus '
 

Required Experience:
 

• 10+ years of diverse and/or large enterprise work experience in project management 

• 5+ years of diverse and/or large enterprise work experience in program management with desired experience with ERP/SAP Deployments

• Strong track record working with multiple partner/vendors in delivery 

• Organizational Change Management mindset, skills and experience building stakeholder and communication plans 

• Proven ability to manage projects in Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies

• SAP S/4HANA implementation and/or deployment experience  a plus

Relocation assistance may be available with this position. 

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

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.

EEO

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.

Job Description

 1ADM Release Leader

This is an exempt level position. 

Position Summary: 

The Senior Program Manager will lead programs, identify, prioritize, track and execute strategic initiatives. This includes clarifying business objectives, building program structure, establishing program/project direction, providing counsel to senior management, directing cross-functional teams, and influencing change. In addition, this role is required to direct and oversee the end-to-end program definition and governance, as well as the technology implementation. This role will oversee the successful execution of one or many simultaneous strategic initiatives

This leader will work closely with members of the IT leadership, as well as key ADM business leaders to support program activities. 
 

Job Responsibilities: 
 

• Lead implementation of strategic initiatives to achieve corporate vision

• Lead in partnership with executive sponsor and key stakeholders program definition including scope, goals and objectives, teams, deliverables, milestones and activities, resource plan, budget, timing and risks

• Establish partnership with senior executives and sponsors regarding their role in ensuring program and project success, emphasizing non-technical program elements like organizational readiness to adopt the new solution (processes, data, and technology).  

• Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria

• Manage and drive overall program level reporting, communication, issue management, and cross-workstream risk identification and resolution

• Identify, assess and resolve program and project risks 

• Validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related program expenditures

• Ensure adhere to methodology and compliance standards set by the company

• Define and track achievements while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall and integrated delivery plan

• Ensure end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit/value

• Support, share findings, and mentor others within the PMO regarding standards, organizational understanding, and relationship building to promote the successful delivery of projects

• Accountable to coach and manage several Project Managers 

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated, applied experience strategically structuring, establishing and delivering complex business transformation programs

• Deep understanding and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools 

• Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills, including the ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace, and execute with limited information and ambiguity

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their objectives

• Expert verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to navigate in a highly matrixed organization effectively

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build consensus and drive decisions 

• Focused and versatile teammate who thrives in a dynamic situation, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability

• Strong Project and Program Management Governance and strong business process skills.

• Strong Business and Financial acumen 

• Strong Emotional Intelligence 

• Conceptual and detailed orientated with an ability to work in both modes 

Education Requirements:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields 

• PMP/PMI/Prince2 Certification

• Organization Change Management Certification a plus 

• Lean Certification, Six Sigma Certification a plus 

• Agile/Scrum Certification a plus '
 

Required Experience:
 

• 10+ years of diverse and/or large enterprise work experience in project management 

• 5+ years of diverse and/or large enterprise work experience in program management with desired experience with ERP/SAP Deployments

• Strong track record working with multiple partner/vendors in delivery 

• Organizational Change Management mindset, skills and experience building stakeholder and communication plans 

• Proven ability to manage projects in Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies

• SAP S/4HANA implementation and/or deployment experience  a plus

Relocation assistance may be available with this position. 

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

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.

EEO

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.