Project Manager (m/f/d)

About ADM

ADM harnesses the power of nature to provide access to food for people worldwide. Through pioneering innovations, our comprehensive portfolio of ingredients and complete solutions, and our commitment to sustainability, we support our customers in meeting current and future challenges. We are a global leader in the production and processing of agricultural products and in the nutrition of humans and animals. We combine in-depth expertise with detailed market knowledge. Through our global value chain with a unique worldwide transport network and our numerous locations around the globe, we meet the demand for food and support a balanced lifestyle. From seed to product, we stand by our customers' side, improving the quality of life for people around the world.

At our ADM plant in Straubing, we operate a state-of-the-art oil mill with pioneering technology.

Seize this opportunity to start your career at ADM!

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager (m/f/d), you will collaborate with ADM business units and cross-functional stakeholders to meet expectations regarding project scope, schedule, and budget for project implementation.

To achieve this, you will lead a team of professionals in executing various project initiatives within a matrix organization.

You will ensure the quality of work for projects with a volume of 0.5 - 25 million USD.

Your Tasks

• Development of comprehensive project plans including objectives, schedule, budget, and resource planning.
• Implementation of projects according to ADM Front-End Loading (FEL) guidelines.
• Ensuring ADM safety standards during project planning and execution.
• Identification of potential risks and development of preventive measures for risk mitigation.
• Proactive communication of risks and changes in project scope to all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and ADM guidelines (permits, safety regulations, quality assurance, HACCP, GMP, HAZOP, HSE).
• Leading and motivating the project team, fostering a cooperative and productive work atmosphere.
• Main point of contact for all project-related issues.
• Creation of monthly progress reports during all project phases – from concept and basic planning through execution and commissioning to handover, capitalization, and project completion.
• Coordination of the preparation of all necessary documents for commissioning, training, maintenance, and legally required documentation in collaboration with specialist planners.
• Achieving defined project goals and implementation within the agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards while adhering to all safety regulations.
• Close cooperation with interdisciplinary ADM teams to monitor, measure, and report project progress.
• Close collaboration with the Capex procurement team and accounting team on budget planning and capital expenditures, as well as the finance department to ensure transparent project financing and cost control.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering).
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA) or willingness to obtain certification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in managing multiple industrial or construction projects of medium to high complexity.
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex capital projects within a matrix organization.
• Knowledge in carrying out modernization, brownfield, and greenfield projects, ideally in the chemical or industrial civil engineering sector.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience in collaborating with external planning offices and various contract models.
• Structured and independent way of working with a high quality standard and hands-on mentality.
• Sound knowledge of cost planning and commissioning procedures for industrial processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and standard Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Knowledge and experience in ATEX design and regulations are an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience, flexibility, and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.

We Offer

• Secure job in an economically stable, internationally positioned company.
• Modern workplace design.
• Company pension plan.
• 30 days of vacation.
• 38-hour week with flexible working hours.
• Performance-related, attractive, above-average pay.
• Subsidy for building savings or direct insurance (Allianz).
• Individual personnel development.
• Internal and external training measures.
• Job bike leasing.
• Contribution to a public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket).
• Free parking.

Does all of this sound like the perfect job for you?