**92519BR** **Job Title:** Product Owner, A2R (Acquire to Retire) **Department/Function:** Engineering **Job Description:** **Product Owner, A2R (Acquire to Retire)** This is an exempt-level position. _***As this position requires a very specific skill set, we are accepting applicants from all global regions. However, more favorable location for this position are Decatur, IL, or Erlanger, KY, USA; Eppelheim, Germany; Hamburg, Germany; or Sao Paulo, Brazil. This is not a remote role, as the individual must work on-site at an ADM location._ To ensure business alignment, the Product Owner role will report to the Global Process Owner, but will have considerable interactions with the rest of the process governance, including: Accountable Executive, Executive Global Process Owner, Sub Process Owners, Process Advisory Group and Subject Matter Experts. **Position Summary:** Acquire to Retire (A2R) is an End-to-End (E2E) process area within the overall process framework for ADM’s enterprise. The A2R workstream is focused on maximizing asset lifecycle value and plant capacity while optimizing costs to deliver the best possible value to our customers. Through a structured approach to asset design, acquisition, and management, A2R ensures the efficient use of capital, maintaining optimal inventory levels of spare parts and standardizing maintenance processes across all plants. By centralizing data in a single location, and taking ownership of maintenance master data in SAP, A2R drives operational consistency and strategic decision-making to unlock asset potential. A2R has strong linkage to operations and procurement activities, as well as accounting. **The Product Owner:** + Is a full-time role that is part of the business, and liaises with other E2E Product Owners (POs) – e.g. Record to Report, Source to Pay, Plan to Deliver, etc. + Serves as the voice of the business within 1ADM (ADM’s business transformation program), as well as other transformational projects + Owns the global A2R 1ADM SAP S/4 HANA product template, which includes both process and system design + Coordinates with process governance – A2R Global Process Owner (GPO)/Sub Process Owners (Asset Management / Capex) on process design + Coordinates with Global Solutions Lead (GSL) on technology enablement + Drives template to 1ADM releases via the 1ADM Release Product Leads (RPLs) + Coordinates non-1ADM activity with the global template to ensure alignment with defined process/system view **Job Responsibilities:** + Owns the global SAP S/4 HANA product template for maintenance within the A2R governance framework (works closely with other CMMS product owners) + Leverages the governance framework to ensure alignment and translation of business needs into efficient processes and effective system functionality + Prioritizes functionality needs based on business value and risks, prioritizing the backlog + Closely collaborates with the Release Product Leads to ensure that the release design is within the overall global template, but also incorporates feedback in order to further build out the global template + Defines goals and priorities of 1ADM SAP A2R implementation increments (phases), in partnership with scrum team + Reinforces the program vision and global template throughout the entire implementation + Reviews, verifies, and signs-off on system features to ensure the solution meets business needs + Helps to coordinate change management activities, in partnership with Organizational Change Management team + Champions the process and system to the business + Translates business vision into the overall SAP template + Drives process and technology projects as needed **Required Qualifications:** + Position requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university, or other equivalents + 5+ years of related experience, preferably with global exposure in a maintenance and/or CMMS role + Strong understanding of business principles and concepts + Design thinking, which supports the combining of many ideas into big-picture view + Demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately to ensure team’s success + Strong accountability, planning/organization, and teamwork + Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization + Demonstrated ability to empower teams + Excellent analytical and lateral thinking skills + An enterprise-wide view of the business and appreciation for strategy, processes and enabling technologies + Ability to travel, including internationally; must be willing to travel/co-locate for workshops, and be flexible in their daily work times as they will be part of a global team **Preferred Qualifications:** + Certified in SAP PM or willingness to get certified + Capex experience, in addition to finance or risk management, is considered an asset + Keen understanding of maintenance reporting and ERP systems is considered a plus + Experience in working in international teams (in person & virtual) and in managing external consultants/software providers is considered a plus 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. Domestic relocation assistance may be offered depending on the situation of the applicant. "AJCIND" REF:92519BR **Req/Job ID:** 92519BR **City:** Erlanger **State:** KY - Kentucky **Ref ID:** \#LI-BC1 **:** **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. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#IncludingYou** 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/) **:** **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. **:** Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between: **:** $60,300.00 - $110,400.00