Job Title: Capital Project Performance Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA or ADM site
Company Name:
Archer Daniels Midland
Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA United States
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
12/01/2025
Expire Date:
02/18/2026
Job Categories:
Administrative and Support Services, Computers, Software, Finance/Economics, Financial Services, Information Technology, Executive Management, Energy / Utilities
Job Description
Capital Project Performance Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA or ADM site Capital Project Performance Manager – Cedar Rapids, IA or appropriate ADM site
This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position.
Position Overview
The Capital Project Performance Manager is responsible for leading the project oversight and tracking functions across North America capital projects.
The individual in this role ensures consistent application of cost control, budget management, change order governance, and performance metric tracking to support strategic decision-making and successful project delivery.
This role is critical to ensuring financial and operational alignment across capital projects. It requires close collaboration with Finance, Procurement, and Tax teams to maintain compliance and budget integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of project analyst professionals across multiple capital projects while coaching and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
Oversee project cost performance reviews, variance analysis, and forecasting across assigned North America portfolio
Alert leadership to areas of concern within project portfolio performance to support proactive decision-making
Develop and maintain North America-wide budget and schedule performance tracking processes and tools
Manage change order and contract change processes, ensuring compliance and traceability
Integrate project controls systems with financial, procurement, and reporting platforms
Establish and maintain dashboards and reporting tools for project KPIs (e.g., CPI, SPI, earned value)
Support resource planning, utilization forecasting, and portfolio-level analysis
Collaborate with project managers, finance, procurement, and executive leadership to align project performance with strategic goals
Support continuous improvement in project controls methodologies and tools
Ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Global Capital Projects Governance and Assurance to ensure adherence to policies and best practices
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance project performance oversight
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field
7–10 years of experience in project controls or project management within capital-intensive industries
Proven experience managing large-scale, complex capital projects or programs
Strong understanding of project controls systems
Experience with change management processes and contract administration
Proficiency in data analytics and dashboard/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Certifications
PMP® (Project Management Professional) – Project Management Institute
CCP® (Certified Cost Professional) – AACE International
EVMP® (Earned Value Management Professional) – PM College or equivalent
PgMP® (Program Management Professional) – PMI (for enterprise-level program oversight)
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt – For process improvement and efficiency initiatives
Travel Requirements
Up to 10% travel may be required, depending on project locations and phases
Travel includes site visits, stakeholder meetings, and coordination with regional project teams
Must be able to travel domestically and potentially internationally as needed
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving
Financial acumen and cost control expertise
Strong organizational and planning skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability
Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
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. Relocation assistance may be provided for this opportunity.
Company Description:
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.
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