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Job Title:

Sr. Manager, Communications Planning and Performance

Department/Function:

Communications

Job Description:

Sr. Manager, Communications Planning & Performance - Chicago or Decatur, IL

Position Summary

ADM’s award-winning Global Communications team tells the stories that bring to life our company’s strategy and purpose. The Manager, Communications Planning & Performance, unlocks the power of this global organization. In this role, you will be a strategic advisor to our global team leaders and get a front-row view of the operations of a global communication organization. Play a key role in maximizing the value of the team, shaping our team culture, and enabling efficient and effective communications across the company and with our stakeholders, as the Manager, Communications Planning & Performance, at ADM.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, advance and monitor team strategy and goals in collaboration with the Communications leadership team

• Develop budget plans with team leaders and liaise with Finance, Procurement, Global Business Services and others to carry out budget plan, including centralized finance management in North America

• Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending and implementing solutions for maximum efficiency and productivity; plan, monitor and analyze key metrics for operational efficiency

• Develop and oversee team engagement efforts and talent management, including onboarding, meeting strategy, capability building and performance management

• Serve as subject matter expert in process improvement and change management

Qualities:

We are looking for someone who is a collaborative, resourceful and detail-oriented communicator, who:

• Has organizational savvy, can maintain confidentiality and is good navigating people and priorities with an attention to detail and follow-up;

• Is a hands-on problem solver that is resourceful and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset and a positive attitude; and

• Has excellent communication and listening skills, with emphasis on communicating with communicators.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a global communication organization, particularly in the areas of project management and change management.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with knowledge of how to tailor formal and informal communications effectively for different audiences.

• Above-average proficiency in Microsoft Office products, such as SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Experience with Power Automate, Coupa, LinkedIn Learning and Adobe products, a plus.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality client service.

More Information about Day-to-Day Scope

This role partners with the VP, Global Communications, and works directly with the Global Communications leadership team in four primary areas: strategy advancement, financial stewardship, operational efficiency, and team engagement and coordination.

Strategy Advancement

• Quarterly team reporting on key organization priorities and strategy projects

• Annual strategy review and refresh

Financial Stewardship

• Annual budget planning

• Lead annual assessments of major suppliers and maintain major supplier data for use in Procurement processes

• Track team finances against budget in coordination with regional and Brand Experience teams; serve as liaison with Finance and Global Communications on budget forecasting and updates throughout the year

• Maintain and improve standards and job guides for supplier onboarding, purchasing processes and budget tracking

• Submit and track purchase orders and invoices and sponsorships for Global Comms, and support new supplier onboarding

Operational Efficiency

• Lead proactive Communications function operations, including maintaining a timeline for Comms leader actions, standard cycle for leader meeting agendas and timely reminders, as well as coordinating agendas and materials for leader meetings

• Review process for existing communications tech and tools (shared resources inventory); support resource improvement and new tool implementation

• Support relevant strategy projects, such as the project to embed and enhance core resources into our daily work

• Serve as owner of team operation resources, such as job guides, team meeting files, MS Teams site and org overview, as well as team planning and creation resources, such as communications planning templates

• Shepherd sponsorship requests through appropriate reviews in online system, provide guidance to colleagues on appropriate procedures, respond to stakeholder needs, prepare reports, and maintain related resources.

• Manage maintenance of client-facing resources (Comms Portal)

• Manage facts database submissions and site usage

• Manage translation strategy and support vendor relationship

Engagement & Coordination

• Lead team meeting management, including preparing agendas, materials and speakers, and measuring engagement

• Manage recognition in team meetings and recognition at milestones (ecards)

• Support leadership team with strategy and process for performance management (merit, 9-box, 360, monthly discussion)

• Create and maintain Career Pathways for Global Communications team

• Prepare and maintain Comms team guidance for goals and capability planning

• Maintain and improve standard team member onboarding materials

• Prepare and maintain communication capability programs

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.

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Req/Job ID:

91563BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL - Illinois

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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.

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Diversity, 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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching 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.