Associate Director – Offshore Engineering Services

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company seeks an Associate Director - Offshore Engineering Services to lead the global offshore engineering program. The role oversees strategy, delivery, and the establishment of an Outsource Delivery Center (ODC) and transitions to a Global Capabilities Center (GCC) model.

You will drive technical excellence, stakeholder relationships, and compliance with industry standards while growing the offshore team and capabilities across ADM functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; MBA preferred for leadership.
• Experience in offshore delivery centers or global capability centers is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with client relationship ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall strategy for ADM’s Offshore Engineering Services.
• Lead and mentor offshore engineering managers, technical leads, and engineers.
• Set goals for the engineering team and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Monitor talent pools and capabilities to meet offshore service needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Offshore engineering

Budgeting & cost control

People leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

IBM

Maximo

Coupa

Wave

SAP

Spheracloud

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Your Responsibilities

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 establishes 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.

• Develop and execute the overall strategy for the ADM’s Offshore Engineering Services, aligning with the company’s business goals and objectives.
• Set clear goals for the engineering team, ensuring alignment with broader organizational priorities and fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Align with VP – Asset Management, Engineering & Projects and Onshore Engineering Services Director on priorities, performance measures, and issue resolution.
• Monitor engineering services needs by the business, assess and fill offshore location talent pool depth and specialization to meet those needs.
• Monitor industry trends and integrate new technologies and best practices into the ADM’s service offerings.

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the offshore engineering services team, ensuring efficient project delivery and adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Operations, Projects and Finance,) to ensure seamless project prioritization and execution.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the department meets performance, quality of delivery, and service level goals.
• Ensure projects comply with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for high-level ADM client relationships related to offshore engineering services.
• Interact with Engineer, Projects and Operations Leaders to align on their engineering planning and priorities, pain points, and reporting requirements for their portfolios.
• Identify opportunities for expanding engineering services and develop resourcing and location strategies to grow the offshore team and scope of work.

• Lead and mentor a team of offshore engineering managers, technical leads, and engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture that fits ADM’s needs.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive working environment.

• Develop and manage the offshore engineering services department’s budget, including forecasting, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Conduct 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 Working.
• Lead risk assessments and establish mitigation strategies to address technical, operational, and quality risks associated with engineering services.

• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Liaison with other multinational companies on offshore engineering best practices, lessons learned, and other tendencies in the market.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering along with a Masters Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
• English and native language fluency in offshore locations required.
• 12+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering or operations teams.
• Prior experience working in an Offshore Delivery Center or Global Capabilities Center model
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong computer experience and skills are preferred. Knowledge in Microsoft 365 applications, IBM, Maximo, Coupa, Wave, SAP, Spheracloud, and Sharepoint preferred.
• Collaborative and critical thinker, with the ability to driver and communicate change all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work successfully in a project focused, diverse global team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to work under pressure to meet established deadlines.
• International travel as needed to setup and sustain offshore engineering services capabilities.

#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.

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.