Salesforce Product Owner - Erlanger, KY or Decatur, IL

Job DescriptionSalesforce Product Owner – Erlanger, KY or Decatur, ILRole PurposeAs part of the Global Commercial Excellence organization, the Salesforce Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the Salesforce platform at ADM (excluding existing merchandiser functionality). This role owns the product backlog, drives delivery of enhancements and releases, and ensures solutions align to business priorities and the global roadmap.The Product Owner serves as the critical bridge between business stakeholders, Commercial Excellence, and Global Technology—translating business needs into scalable, user-centric solutions. This role also brings strong understanding of integrated systems and data flows that shape the end-to-end user experience.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Ownership & Roadmap ExecutionPartner with the Salesforce Product Manager and business stakeholders to evaluate, shape, and prioritize enhancement opportunitiesLead initial discovery conversations to assess business value, feasibility, and alignment to roadmapTranslate business needs into well-defined epics, features, and user stories with clear acceptance criteriaOwn and actively manage the Salesforce backlog, ensuring alignment to Commercial Excellence strategy and value outcomesBalance global standardization with critical regional and business-specific needsMaintain strong knowledge of Salesforce capabilities and promote out-of-the-box solutions where possibleAgile Delivery & Release ManagementCollaborate with Scrum Masters and delivery teams to prioritize work and maximize value delivery each sprintAct as the primary business representative within agile teams, ensuring clarity of requirements and prioritiesPartner with Global Technology to validate solutions meet business requirements and acceptance criteriaDrive quality through active participation in testing, including functional validation and UAT coordinationSupport release planning and execution, including communication, training, and change management activitiesData, Integrations & Platform StewardshipOversee data quality, governance, and lifecycle management across core Salesforce objectsEnsure alignment and effectiveness of integrations with external systems (e.g., ERP, Informatica)Partner with technology teams to maintain platform health, scalability, and sustainabilityStakeholder Engagement & AdoptionContinuously assess user experience and identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve usabilityMonitor adoption and usage metrics, driving actions to improve engagement and effectivenessLead or support training and enablement efforts for new and existing functionalityBuild and sustain a network of data stewards and change champions to reinforce adoption and best practicesCompetenciesProduct Mindset: Treats Salesforce as a strategic product with defined users, outcomes, and measurable valueBusiness Translation: Converts commercial needs into scalable system solutions, prioritizing standard functionalityPrioritization & Decision-Making: Balances competing priorities and drives clear trade-offs in complex environmentsStakeholder Influence: Builds strong partnerships across business and technical teams globallyExecution Excellence: Delivers high-quality outcomes in fast-paced, agile settingsData Acumen: Understands how data structure, quality, and governance drive business insights and performanceQualifications & Experience8+ years of experience in product management, CRM, sales operations, or related rolesHands-on Salesforce experience (Sales Cloud required; additional clouds a plus)Proven experience working in agile delivery models (Scrum, SAFe, or similar)Experience in global, matrixed organizations preferredStrong understanding of commercial processes (e.g., lead management, pipeline, forecasting)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:111860BRBase 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:$88,000.00 - $155,700.00Salaried Incentive PlanThe total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus 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 ID111860BR#LI-Onsite Ref ID#LI-JW1 City: Chicago State: IL - Illinois Department/Function: Sales, Customer Service & Origination