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Project Analyst - Decatur, IL
Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur, IL
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 01/26/2026
Job Categories: Administrative and Support Services, Computers, Software, Finance/Economics, Information Technology, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Executive Management, Quality Control, Research & Development
Job Description
Project Analyst - Decatur, IL
Project Analyst - Decatur, IL

The Department:
The Strategic Project Management Office (PMO) enables the realization of benefits to ADM, through the delivery of projects and/or programs that have been approved and classified as ‘high priority’ by the designated authority within ADM. The Strategic PMO is the regional center of expertise in project and program management at ADM, whereby through best practice and functional knowledge value is created through project delivery.

The Role:
As a Project Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the successful delivery of complex, interdisciplinary projects (MADJV, ICU, Campaigns and Key Strategic Initiatives) ensuring they are on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals and objectives. You will be responsible in assisting with project management activities, facilitating communication among stakeholders, analyzing project data, and supporting the execution of project planning.

Responsibilities:
Project Administration and Coordination:
  • Assist project managers in the development and maintenance of project plans, trackers, logs, timelines, and budgets
  • Support the project manager in coordinating project meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and drafting and distributing minutes
  • Help the project manager administrate the tracking of project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure timely execution and alignment with project objectives
  • Manage correspondences with internal and external project stakeholders as directed, ensuring clear and timely communication is maintained
  • Ensure consistent communication with the project manager to monitor outstanding items, manage escalated risks, and support issue resolution
  • Foster positive relationships with project stakeholders, including team members, sponsors, clients, and vendors
Reporting and Data Analysis:
  • Support the Project manager in the preparation of regular status reports, presentations and dashboards summarizing project progress, key metrics, and performance indicators as needed
  • Communicate project updates and insights to stakeholders, including project team members, management, and external partners as needed and at the direction of the project manager
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret project data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
Risk Management:
  • In partnership with the project manager, help Identify and assess project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project team
  • Monitor risk factors and triggers to escalate issues as necessary. Support the project manager to ensure timely resolution and minimize project disruptions
Process Improvement:
  • Participate in lessons learned sessions to capture insights and recommendations for future projects
  • Identify opportunities to streamline project workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance project management practices
  • Implement best practices, lessons learned, tools, and methodologies to optimize project delivery processes
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights
  • Detail-oriented mindset; committed to accuracy and quality in project deliverables
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Previous experience in project coordination, administration, or support roles is an advantage
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software applications (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira) is an advantage
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
  • Possess a desire to enhance your leadership and project management skills as well as strengthen your business knowledge
  • Willingness to obtain Prince2 certification requirement
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • Maintain a pro-active, constructive, collaborative, team player attitude
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.

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Contact Information
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI...
Company Description:
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.
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