NA Oilseeds Regional Modernization Lead - Decatur, IL​/Oilseeds Site

NA Oilseeds Regional Modernization Lead

This is a permanent, full‑time, exempt‑level position.

Ideal work locations include Decatur, IL or another large ADM oilseeds processing site.

The Regional Program Lead drives modernization efforts across ADM’s Oilseeds departments/sites by promoting consistency, collaboration, and process improvement. The role focuses on managing projects to reduce process automation platform obsolescence while leveraging automation opportunities to enhance safety, process reliability and operator experience. The Lead standardizes automation engineering design and implementation practices, ensuring efficient project delivery and alignment with ADM’s global objectives.

The Lead serves as the primary escalation point for project managers and automation engineers, providing technical guidance and professional development of the automation team.

• Coordinate modernization projects across Oilseeds sites, ensuring alignment with global engineering and EHS standards
• Implement opportunities for project and automation process optimization and standardization
• Engage with regional leads and site teams to share best practices and drive consistent execution
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource management to ensure efficient use of CAPEX funds
• Drive teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within project teams
• Track and evaluate project progress and performance metrics (e.g., Schedule Variance, SPM, Forecasted Completion Date)
• Serve as the escalation point and decision‑maker for project issues within the region
• Champion knowledge transfer of automation modernization methods and project management best practices
• Deliver successful handover of modernized plants to operations and transition projects to lifecycle management
• Travel to sites as needed – up to 25%

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Process Automation, Project Management, or a similar technical field, OR equivalent professional work experience
• 8+ years of project leadership in Process Automation, Engineering, or Operations in an industrial setting
• Experience with CAPEX management, modernization projects, and continuous improvement principles
• 4+ years with Rockwell Automation Control Systems and/or Emerson Delta V
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence across diverse teams and functions
• Willingness to travel as required

• Advanced degree
• PMP certification
• Siemens Automation platform knowledge
• Experience coordinating projects across multiple sites or regions

• Leadership and Collaboration
• Project Management Principles
• Operational Efficiency
• Cost Stewardship
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Pay range: $ – $
• Annual bonus and long‑term incentive plan
• Medical, dental, vision, and on‑site wellness center access
• Flexible spending account, health savings account, 401(k) with matching, employee stock purchasing program
• Life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Colleague Giving Programs
• Paid time off including holidays; adoption, maternity and parental leave; tuition assistance; training resources such as Linked In Learning
• Relocation assistance available

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background check required. At‑will position. This role is open.