Sr. Director, ERP - Erlanger, KY OR Chicago, IL

Job DescriptionSr Director, ERP - Erlanger, KY OR Chicago, ILSummary: A strategic and forward-thinking ERP leader with a proven ability to drive enterprise transformation through business-aligned technology, modern architectures, and data-driven decision making. Recognized for bridging business and IT, translating complex ERP capabilities into measurable outcomes, and leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that deliver sustained value.Core responsibilitiesBuild and lead a high-performing, functioally diverse ERP organizationEstablish and guide a cross-functional ERP team that includes business process owners, superusers, end users, and business leaders. Foster constructive challenge to the status quo while accelerating user adoption and business value realization.Define and champion a compelling, business-aligned ERP visionArticulate a clear, outcome-driven ERP vision that explicitly connects initiatives to strategic priorities, operational performance, and measurable business outcomes.Develop and execute a forward-looking ERP strategy and roadmapCreate and continuously evolve a multi-year ERP roadmap aligned to corporate objectives, incorporating emerging capabilities such as cloud ERP, composable architectures, platform ecosystems, AI, agentic AI, and embedded intelligence.Establish robust ERP governance and operating modelImplement cross-functional governance, including global process ownership and a product-oriented mindset. Stand up and lead an ERP Center of Excellence to enable continuous improvement, scalability, and innovation post–go-live.Drive organizational change and user adoption at scaleSponsor and lead change management strategies that clearly answer “what’s in it for me,” build engagement, and mobilize a network of champions and superusers to sustain adoption and behavioral change.Own enterprise data strategy for ERP and beyondDefine and govern application data management practices—including master data, metadata, and data quality—ensuring ERP data is trusted, governed, and ready to power analytics, AI, and decision intelligence.Lead ERP ecosystem and technology integration decisionsOversee selection and integration of ERP platforms, enterprise applications, hybrid integration frameworks, and process mining tools to enable operational excellence and a flexible, composable architecture.Manage total cost of ownership and value realizationEstablish and continuously optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) for ERP, including software, infrastructure, integration, support, and vendor services. Balance cost, performance, and agility while ensuring sustained business value, ROI, and alignment with financial targets.Define and govern ERP performance metrics and value trackingEstablish a comprehensive KPI framework to measure ERP performance across operational efficiency, user adoption, data quality, system reliability, and business outcomes. Monitor and report on value realization, continuously refining metrics to drive accountability, transparency, and ongoing optimization.Direct ERP transformation delivery and operational readinessDefine and govern migration strategies (e.g., phased, data factory, hybrid), cutover planning, and support models. Manage vendor and partner relationships to ensure successful deployment and sustainable operations for cloud or composable ERP environments.Required skills and competenciesExecutive stakeholder engagement, communication, and change leadershipAbility to influence and align diverse stakeholders by crafting compelling value narratives that connect ERP initiatives to business outcomes, while sustaining engagement and momentum through complex transformation.Business process expertise and financial acumenDeep understanding of end-to-end business capabilities and process modeling, combined with strong financial literacy (e.g., FP&A, xP&A), enabling translation of ERP functionality into measurable business value and performance improvement.Data governance and information management disciplineProficiency in data governance frameworks, master and metadata management, and data quality practices to ensure ERP data is trusted, standardized, and optimized for analytics, AI, and decision intelligence.Enterprise architecture and platform fluencyStrong knowledge of modern ERP architectures, including composable ERP, hybrid integration patterns, enterprise application platforms, and low-code/no-code extensibility to enable agility, scalability, and innovation.Applied AI awareness and prioritization capabilityWorking understanding of AI, embedded intelligence, and agentic AI use cases within ERP ecosystems, with the ability to evaluate vendor roadmaps, prioritize high-value opportunities, and set realistic expectations.Program leadership, governance, and vendor managementProven ability to lead large-scale ERP programs, design effective governance structures, manage system integrators and vendors, and transition organizations to agile, product-oriented delivery and support models post go-live.Experience and qualifications (typical expectations)Demonstrable experience leading ERP strategy, large ERP implementations or migrations (preferably cloud or composable migrations) and data migration governance; ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and external implementation partners. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, business case mapping and realization of measurable business outcomes from ERP or related enterprise application investments. Experience leading globally distributed teams and driving alignment across business, IT, and functional domains. Skilled in navigating organizational complexity, resolving competing priorities, and sustaining momentum through multi-year transformation programs.Balanced background combining enterprise applications program leadership with exposure to business architecture, process design, and/or data governance disciplines. Able to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels.Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? 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:109312BRBase 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:$174,000.00 - $324,000.00Salaried Incentive PlanThe total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan Benefits and PerksEnriching 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.#IncludingYouDiversity, 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 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, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by lawAbout 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 ID109312BR#LI-Onsite Ref ID#LI-SU1 City: ErlangerState: KY - Kentucky Department/Function: Information Technology