APAC Director of Strategic PMO

The APAC PMO Director acts as a Business Partner, capable to work effectively with the Regional President and other Regional and Local leaders. In this role, you will oversee and manage complex, interdisciplinary strategic initiatives within the APAC Strategic PMO portfolio, ensuring they are delivered to the agreed standard of quality and within the specified constraints of cost, time and benefit. This position reports to the Global Director of Strategic PMO and can be based anywhere in Asia.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor, partnering with business executives as they approach you for support and/or advice 
• Develop and implement new methodologies and best practices to support the delivery of ADM’s strategic objectives
• Manage demand for new projects for the APAC region and the process of allocating regional capability and capacity
• Develop a high performing project management team through focus on coaching and development and by creating an environment that promotes ownership, accountability, collaboration and growth 
• Oversee and manage the regional portfolio of initiatives and the performance of the regional project management team on the initiatives that they lead
• Manage high-profile, business critical projects or programs with enterprise-wide reach and significant financial impact
• Accountable for managing the regional budget for APAC
• Manage external contractor contracts and performance for APAC where applicable

Your Profile

• A bachelor in Business Administration, Finance & Accounting, Engineering or a business related subject. A master degree, on top of aforementioned degree, is considered an advantage
• At least 5 years of professional project management experience with a proven track record of successful project delivery is a requirement. Relevant industry experience is an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization; influential leadership style
• Demonstrated experience in driving business transformation
• Exposure to M&A projects, particularly during due diligence, pre-closing and integration phases is considered an advantage
• The ability to think ‘outside the box’ and to work and communicate at a conceptual level as well as at a hands-on, practical level
• A PMP or PRINCE 2 certification or the willingness to obtain this certification is a requirement
• Fluent in English, more languages are an advantage considering the international nature of this role
• International business engagement and change management experience
• Good knowledge of MS Office and AI enthusiast
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of time

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.