Program Manager- Manufacturing and Plant Technology (MSP or ATL)

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing-today and for generations to come.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Program Manager- Manufacturing and Plant Technology job provides enterprise‑level program leadership for complex, cross‑functional initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor and subject‑matter expert, this role is responsible for establishing program governance, integrated planning, execution discipline, and executive reporting across multiple projects and workstreams.

• Establish and lead program governance, planning standards, and integrated reporting across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Own integrated program plans, including dependencies, milestones, and critical path management.
• Orchestrate cross‑functional execution, proactively managing risks, issues, and interdependencies.
• Monitor and control schedule, cost, scope, resources, and program‑level change, driving corrective actions.
• Deliver executive‑level reporting, support SteerCo/forums, and ensure stakeholder alignment and transparency.
• Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum requirement of 6 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 10 years or more of relevant experience.

• Proven delivery of complex, cross‑functional initiatives with multiple workstreams.
• Strong experience in program governance, integrated planning, RAID management, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders at multiple levels;
• Experience with enterprise PPM tools (e.g., Clarizen); certifications (PMP, PgMP, SAFe) a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading technology programs in operating plants
• Managing interdependence, sequencing, and tradeoffs across technologies rather than running them as isolated workstreams
• Translating complex infrastructure work into clear, outcome‑oriented narratives for enterprise and functional leaders