Associate Director, Offshore Engineering Services - Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Position Summary:

The Associate Director - Offshore Engineering Services, leads the strategic planning, management, and delivery of all offshore engineering services for ADM globally.

This role requires the successful candidate to be a self-starter, who is comfortable working with uncertainty and ambiguity as he/she established the offshore team. The role will be responsible for building engineering capabilities offshore for ADM in the short and long term to augment and/or expand existing in-house engineering capabilities.

In the short term, the role will be responsible for setting up an Outsource Delivery Center (ODC) for core engineering services and liaising with the 3rd party offshore engineering teams, to ensure successful execution of ADM’s engineering program. The in the long term the role will ensure a smooth and successful transition to a Global Capabilities Center (GCC) model with the co-location of the offshore Engineering Services team with other ADM functions under one-roof. 

The Associate Director- Offshore Engineering Services will be responsible for driving technical excellence, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering stakeholder relationships internally and externally to improve overall maturity and quality of delivery of the offshore engineering program.  

Essential Job Functions:Develop and execute the overall strategy for the ADM’s Offshore Engineering Services, aligning with the company’s business goals and objectivesSet clear goals for the engineering team, ensuring alignment with broader organizational priorities and fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovationAlign with VP – Asset Management, Engineering & Projects and Onshore Engineering Services Director on priorities, performance measures, and issue resolutionMonitor engineering services needs by the business, assess and fill offshore location talent pool depth and specialization to meet those needsMonitor industry trends and integrate new technologies and best practices into the ADM’s service offeringsManage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the offshore engineering services team, ensuring efficient project delivery and adherence to timelines and budgetsCoordinate with other departments (e.g., Operations, Projects and Finance,) to ensure seamless project prioritization and executionImplement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the department meets performance, quality of delivery, and service level goalsEnsure projects comply with regulatory, safety, and quality standardsServe as the primary point of contact for high-level ADM client relationships related to offshore engineering servicesIntact with Engineer, Projects and Operations Leaders to align on their engineering planning and priorities, pain points, and reporting requirements for their portfoliosIdentify opportunities for expanding engineering services and develop resourcing and location strategies to grow the offshore team and scope of workLead and mentor a team of offshore engineering managers, technical leads, and engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture that fits ADM’s needsPromote a diverse and inclusive working environmentDevelop and manage the offshore engineering services department’s budget, including forecasting, cost control, and resource allocationConduct regular financial reviews to ensure program meets its Value (Cost + Quality + Time)Ensure Engineering Services processes to enable engineering program/projects compliance with local and national regulations, safety standards, and ADM Engineering Services Ways of WorkingLead risk assessments and establish mitigation strategies to address technical, operational, and quality risks associated with engineering servicesDrive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance operational efficiencyLiaison with other multinational companies on offshore engineering best practices, lessons learned, and other tendencies in the marketRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in an engineering disciplineEnglish and native language fluency in offshore locations required12+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership roleExperience leading multi-disciplinary engineering or operations teamsExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationshipsStrong computer experience and skills are preferred. Knowledge in Microsoft 365 applications, IBM, Maximo, Coupa, Wave, SAP, Spheracloud, and Sharepoint preferredCollaborative and critical thinker, with the ability to driver and communicate change all levels of the organizationAbility to work successfully in a project focused, diverse global team environmentStrong organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to work under pressure to meet established deadlinesInternational travel as needed to setup and sustain offshore engineering services capabilitiesPreferred Qualifications:MBA or advanced degree
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ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.  Relocation assistance may be available for this opportunity.

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