**89551BR** **Job Title:** Cloud CoE Director - Erlanger, KY **Department/Function:** Information Technology **Job Description:** **Cloud CoE Director - Erlanger, KY** Cloud Center of Excellence Lead The Center of Excellence Lead is responsible for ADM’s Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE). ADM’s Cloud CoE is accountable for defining and Governing ADM’s Cloud Strategy, governance, and decision-making processes. It is also the organization dedicated to fostering development of new cloud services and capabilities for ADM to consume. All major decisions and project activities related to cloud roll up to the Cloud CoE at ADM. The Cloud CoE is accountable for pursuing the imperatives of Cloud Financials Management and Optimization, Cloud Security, Cloud Automation, and Innovation. It drives major decision topics in areas such as multi-cloud. The lead needs to understand financials management deeply, and demonstrate an understanding of how to drive increased value and lower costs from ADM’s cloud investments. He or she will need to understand and drive the Cloud Strategy for ADM overall. The Cloud Center of Excellence Lead must be proficient in skills of technology consultation, communication, and relationship building. He or she will combine these soft skills with in-depth knowledge and insight and be able to establish him or herself as a trusted advisor to the business and IT Leadership. This is a director-level position. **Job Responsibilities** + Lead Cloud CoE, comprising core Governance and Strategy functions, as well as tactical functions for cloud capability development and operations + Be accountable for the overall strategy and performance of Cloud CoE + Represent the Cloud CoE to Global Technology + Collaborate with Procurement to manage vendor relationships + Accountable for cloud talent strategy and management + Accountable for ensuring cloud financials are managed per SteerCo direction + Lead executive discussions on SaaS vendor governance and strategy + Drive FinOps Strategy and function + Drive Cloud Security Strategy + Drive Cloud Automation and DevOps Strategy + Drive Multi-Cloud Strategy + Work with the Cloud Service Portfolio Lead to ensure new cloud services are developed and operated in an efficient manner + Reports to Enterprise Architecture Tech Arch lead + Responsible for defining the cross-functional priorities and imperatives of the Cloud CoE to be enforced in new cloud services (e.g., security, financial performance, reporting, monitoring, etc…) + Understand customer demand and expectations from stakeholders, and appropriately plan for service development and delivery + Understand business strategy and priorities (i.e., strategic capabilities), and work with Global Technology groups to align the cloud strategy + Maintain knowledge of industry trends and utilize this knowledge to educate both IT and the business on opportunities to build better target architectures that support the business strategy + Oversee development of cross-functional technical services, including DevOps pipelines, test automation, infrastructure as code, digital-self-service + Support vendor reviews, including vetting Application and Integration and SaaS vendors + Maintain knowledge of industry trends and utilize this knowledge to educate both IT and the business on opportunities to build better target architectures that support and drive business decisions + Support IT Enterprise governance functions (RFI’s, vendor risk assessments, etc…) **Job Requirements** + 15+ years of IT experience + Involvement multiple end-to-end enterprise solution programs + 5+ years’ experience in cloud technologies and/or governance, preferably Microsoft Azure + 3+ years involved in enterprise cloud strategy + 3+ years’ experience involved in enterprise cloud leadership and governance + 2+ years’ experience in Cloud FinOps + Experience in writing and defending business cases + Experience in governing vendors, especially cloud service vendors + Strong knowledge of cloud security technologies and strategies + Ability to articulate the value propositions of cloud implementations + Ability to articulate the risks and challenges of cloud implementations + Ability to conceptualize complex ideas into technology strategies + Ability to translate and map organization needs to existing enterprise capabilities. Define and drive technology roadmaps to address capability gaps + Track emerging and innovative technologies and drive architectural Principles and Standards to the next level of innovation and maturity. + Deep understanding of cloud foundations including security capabilities, network capabilities, and application capabilities + Solid grasp of IT governance and controls + Solid grasp of IT solution development practices + Solid grasp of modern cloud-related cloud technologies and trends including DevOps, Observability, Chart Automation, and Infrastructure as Code + Strong interpersonal collaboration skills and ability to work across technology domains + Excellent verbal skills and ability to communicate both upward and down. Ability to communicate with c-suite level executives Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:89551BR **Req/Job ID:** 89551BR **City:** Erlanger **State:** KY - Kentucky **Ref ID:** \#LI-CL1 **:** **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. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#IncludingYou** Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). + **Financial wellness** – 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. + **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: + Paid time off including paid holidays. + Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. + Tuition assistance. + Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. **:** Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between: **:** $147,100.00 - $258,100.00 **Salaried Incentive Plan:** The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan