**90732BR** **Job Title:** Operational Technology (OT) Project Manager I - Mendota, IL **Department/Function:** Engineering **Job Description:** **Operational Technology (OT) Project Manager I - Mendota, IL** _***Ideal work locations for this position include Mendota, IL or Arkansas City, KS._ This is a full-time, exempt-level position. The ADM Operational Technology (OT) team focuses on creating and maintaining scalable, supportable, and secure ICS (Industrial Control System) environments. As a key member of the Operational Technology team, you will be responsible for advancing the Project and Engineering capabilities within the ADM OT ecosystem. You will work closely with OT engineers, Automation leads, GT (Global Technology) technical resources, and partner with key business segments to provide enhanced plant support and high-quality project delivery. Qualified candidates will be highly motivated self-starters with experience working in cross functional global teams. They will have experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, while balancing competing priorities. Ideal candidates will have experience managing multiple technology projects remotely and coordinating work with both internal and contractor resources. They will have a security by design mindset and will have a strong understanding of ICS strategy. **Job Responsibilities:** + Work in cross functional teams to develop the OT Project scopes, coordinate site discovery for OT, oversee OT designs, coordinate OT installations, and track OT equipment deliveries and budgets + Design and deploy OT network solutions, within predefined standards, that work holistically with the larger ADM OT environment + Incorporate security-by-design into all solutions, ensuring that security requirements are considered concurrently with technical requirements + Coordinate design sessions with OT SMEs, Automation, and GT workstream leads + Oversee OT project documentation across all phases of projects + Lead project meetings and provide status updates to the NA (North America) Project Engineering Manager + Work closely with GT and Automation leads as well as 3rd party contractors to provide OT support to project teams across all phases of projects + Proactively seek out and propose opportunities for continuous improvement of systems and processes + Carry out continuous personal development, ensuring technical skills are kept up to date and non-technical skills are gained and improved + Work closely with GT and Automation leads as an escalation point, providing OT support to operations teams, assisting with P1/P2 (Priority 1, Priority 2) incident resolution + Participate in Off-hours support rotation and project Hyper-care during and for 2 weeks after successful project starts + Provide boots on the ground support for ADM plants – limited PC/end user support, emergency and break fix, planned installations, etc. **Required Qualifications:** + Minimum of Associates Degree in a technical area (computer science, networking, engineering, Automation, Electrical etc.) + 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise-level technology operations and services, network-specific preferred + 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments with a 24/7 operating requirement + Qualified candidates will be highly motivated, self-starters that are comfortable working in a cross functional global team + Candidates should have strong communication and documentation skills + Must have the ability to skillfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities + Must be ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment; must be willing to learn new skills and take direction from other team members; and ability to organize information and manage time efficiently + Ability to travel; expected travel 20% **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline + Experience managing multiple cross functional projects + Experience in network architecture design and implementation, both physical and virtual + Experience programming and troubleshooting Cisco switches using CLI commands + Experience working with server infrastructure and virtualization + Experience guiding contractors through on-site installation and troubleshooting is required + Experience working as a technology generalist with a high-level understanding of end-to-end solutions including infrastructure, applications, networking, and security + Technical experience with process automation systems, including Rockwell, Emerson or Novatech, would be considered a valuable skill but not a requirement for this position 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. Relocation assistance is available for this position. REF:90732BR “AJCIND” **Req/Job ID:** 90732BR **City:** Mendota **State:** IL - Illinois **Ref ID:** \#LI-BC1 **:** **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.