Job Description

Senior Manager Operational Technology - Decatur, IL
This is an exempt, salary level role.

Location:
This is an onsite position with a preference for Decatur, IL. If qualifications are met, we may consider Erlanger, KY, Cedar Rapids, IA, or Clinton, IA.

The Senior Manager of Operational Technology (OT) will play a critical tactical leadership role within our rapidly growing global OT organization. This position ensures that day-to-day operations, system reliability, and team development align with the strategic direction set by the Director of OT&PA.

Strong partnership with Process Automation and Global Technology is essential to ensure seamless integration, security, and reliability across our operational technology environment—aligning people, systems, and data to enable safe, efficient, and digitally connected operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who drives measurable improvement in operational performance, cyber resilience, and organizational maturity — ensuring safe, secure, and reliable OT operations across our 600+ locations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Serve as the primary steward of OT system reliability, performance, and security.
  • Lead initiatives to reduce loss of control events and ensure timely, thorough root cause analysis when incidents occur.
  • Drive measurable reduction in cyber risk and vulnerabilities through proactive monitoring, remediation, and compliance with security standards.
  • Ensure all OT operations uphold established standards, policies, and procedures to maintain consistency, safety, and compliance across the enterprise.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure uninterrupted support of the organization’s core mission.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee the tactical execution of OT initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Team Development: Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers and managers, with a strong focus on onboarding, professional development, and performance management.
• Organizational Maturity: Implement processes and best practices to strengthen team capabilities, consistency, and efficiency within a rapidly expanding global organization.
• Project Delivery: Monitor and report measurable progress on project milestones, budgets, and timelines.
  • Track and communicate performance against key operational KPIs (loss of control events, vulnerability reduction, compliance with OT standards).
  • Identify risks and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain momentum and accountability.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with the Director of OT&PA to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and ensure effective communication across global teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of learning, accountability, and innovation within the OT function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in operational technology, industrial control systems (ICS), or related disciplines.
• Proven leadership experience managing diverse technical teams, preferably in a global or multi-site environment.
• Strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop talent, build high-performing teams, and drive organizational maturity.

Why Join Us
You’ll have the opportunity to shape the next phase of our global OT organization — developing people, strengthening processes, and ensuring we deliver reliable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that support our 600+ operational locations.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.
​Hiring Manager- Veronica Sands ​
Recruiter- Rebecca Klump

City

Decatur

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

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.

Base 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:

$121,400.00 - $225,100.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan