This is an exempt level position. This role can be located in Decatur IL, Erlanger KY, Chicago IL or near a major ADM location

• Leverage external benchmarks and consult with the Global Process Owners to develop, and propose scope to expand GBS service offering and value proposition; develop and evolve location footprint strategy for optimal coverage and cost.
• Develop action-oriented recommendations through the analysis of internal data and competitive external benchmarks.
• Create enterprise-wide view of GBS consolidated transformation plan and alignment with broader transformative initiatives
• Develop process transformation strategy and drive process simplification and standardization for E2E processes supported by GBS.
• Lead collaboratively with other team members both within and outside the GBS team to connect dots and integrate initiatives as needed.
• Engage with senior leadership and other stakeholders through influence, often without direct authority; use qualitative and quantitative means to persuade others to action
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand their needs and develop service offerings that meet their functional requirements and operating goals.
• Apply ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders, confident executive presence, and interpersonal skills to successfully influence strategy and transformation needs and resolution of challenges and issues.
• Build and lead a high-performing, highly motivated, purpose driven team
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and mentoring and build required capability to achieve goals.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or relevant degree

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of required experience in complex, global transformations, consulting and/or strategy
• Experience leading and scaling global or GBS strategies and transformation initiatives in a consulting or Fortune 500 environment preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience
• Strong collaborating, trust-building, and influencing skills with key Senior Management/Executives in required to ensure success.
• Ability to think strategically, innovate, and execute a plan.
• Result-oriented, able to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Expert knowledge of MS office programs; familiarity with SAP a plus
• Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Certification