GT Project Manager - Erlanger, KY

Job DescriptionGT Project Manager - Erlanger, KYThe Project Manager is a member of the PMO and Digital Enablement organization and is responsible for leading the planning, execution, governance, coaching, and successful delivery of technology initiatives, products, programs, and strategic business outcomes. This role combines project management, delivery leadership, Agile team coaching, portfolio coordination, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, and governance disciplines to ensure the predictable delivery of business value.Working closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, Engineering Leads, Quality Engineering, Architects, Product Analysts, Business Stakeholders, Portfolio Leaders, and external vendors, the Project Manager provides leadership across delivery planning, execution management, Lean-Agile practices, flow optimization, risk management, organizational capability development, and continuous improvement.Key SkillsLead the planning, development, and implementation of technology initiatives, product enhancements and enterprise projects from discovery through closure while ensuring alignment to business objectives and portfolio priorities.Build and maintain integrated project schedules, delivery plans, roadmaps, sprint plans, release plans, milestones, and dependency management plans across multiple workstreams and teams.Develop realistic and achievable delivery plans addressing scope, resources, risks, dependencies, capacity constraints, financial considerations, schedules, and business commitments.Drive successful execution across Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies while balancing speed, quality, governance, compliance, and business value.Facilitate Agile ceremonies including planning events, sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshopsCoach and mentor teams on Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and delivery best practices to improve predictability, accountability, collaboration, and value delivery.Partner with Product Managers and Product Owners to improve backlog quality, prioritization, refinement practices, acceptance criteria, readiness, and alignment to organizational priorities.Manage project and product constraints including scope, schedule, cost, quality, capacity, and resources while recommending adjustments necessary to achieve delivery objectives.Identify, assess, mitigate, and escalate risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies while driving resolution plans through closure and ensuring transparency of delivery health.Coordinate delivery activities across cross-functional teams, Agile Release Trains, vendors, and third-party partners to ensure integrated execution and successful outcomes.Utilize delivery and flow metrics, dashboards, and reporting to provide visibility into progress, risks, trends, predictability, quality, and improvement opportunities.Provide communications, status reporting, governance materials, portfolio updates, and decision-support documentation.Engage business stakeholders, product teams, and technology leaders to align priorities, resolve conflicts, support decision-making, and achieve desired business outcomes.Support financial planning, forecasting, budget management, resource allocation, and capacity planning activities.Lead retrospectives, lessons learned reviews, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance delivery processes, governance practices, and team effectiveness.Apply leadership, communication, facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills to drive decisions, remove impediments, and achieve successful business outcomes.Additional RequirementsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives, teams, competing priorities, and complex cross-functional programs within business and technology environments.Solid understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Waterfall, Lean, and Hybrid delivery methodologies with the ability to apply the appropriate approach based on business needs.Experience supporting portfolio governance, steering committees, quarterly planning processes, executive reviews, and investment prioritization activities.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to leverage metrics and data to drive outcomes.Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, team enablement, and delivery accountability.Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.8+ years of experience in project management, delivery management, Agile leadership, Scrum leadership, project delivery, team coaching, or related disciplines.Proven experience leading technology initiatives within complex, cross-functional organizations and enterprise Agile environments.PMP certification preferred.Scrum Master, SAFe, ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, Lean, Agile, or related certifications preferred.Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Planisware/Planview, Power BI, and similar delivery management and reporting tools.Experience managing vendor-delivered work and third-party implementation partners preferred.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:113189BRBase 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:$84,100.00 - $142,900.00Salaried 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 ID113189BR#LI-Onsite Ref ID#LI-SU1 : Erlanger: KY - Kentucky : Information Technology