About ADM:We are one of the world’s largest nutrition companies and a global leader in human and animal nutrition. We unlock the power of nature to provide nourishing quality of life by transforming crops into ingredients and solutions for foods, beverages, supplements, livestock, aquaculture, and pets.
About ADM India Hub:At ADM, we have long recognized the strength and potential of India’s talent pool, which is why we have maintained a presence in the country for more than 25 years. Building on this foundation, we have now established ADM India Hub, our first GCC in India.At ADM India Hub, we are hiring for IT and finance roles across diverse technology and business functions. We stand at the intersection of global expertise and local excellence, enabling us to drive innovation and support our larger purpose of unlocking the power of nature to enrich quality of life.
Classification: InternalRole Overview:ADM is seeking a senior leader to establish and scale its Data, Analytics & AI organization
within the Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru, India.
This role is accountable for building a high-performing global delivery organization, advancing ADM’s enterprise data strategy, and enabling the scaling of digital and AI-driven solutions
across the business. The Director will serve as a critical bridge between global and regional teams, ensuring the GCCoperates as both a delivery engine and a center of excellence for data, analytics, and AI
enablement.
Key Accountabilities:GCC Build & Organizational Leadership:Establish and scale the Data, Analytics & AI function within the GCC, aligned to ADM’s global strategyDefine the operating model, governance structure, and Ways of Working (WoW)Build and lead a high-performing team across data engineering, analytics, and AI enablementFoster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
Data & Analytics Delivery Excellence:Provide leadership oversight for end-to-end delivery across:Data platforms (Azure,
Databricks, SAP DatasphereMaster Data Management (MDM), data quality, and governanceBusiness intelligence and reporting (Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau)
Ensure delivery outcomes meet expectations for quality, timeliness, and business value:Standardize tools, processes, and best practices across global teams
AI & Digital Enablement:Partner with Digital & Innovation (D&I;) teams to scale AI and digital solutions across the
enterpriseEnable transition of solutions from ideation and prototyping to enterprise-scale deployment.
Classification: InternalEnsure data readiness, governance, and platform capabilities to support AI initiativesPromote adoption of emerging technologies aligned with business prioritiesOwn the delivery of data pipelines, feature stores, and model-serving infrastructure that underpin AI/ML workloadsDefine clear boundaries between what the GCC AI team builds vs. supports, in coordination with the central D&I; team
Portfolio & Value Management:Translate enterprise strategy into a prioritized data, analytics, and AI roadmap:Establish demand intake, prioritization, and governance frameworks
Track business value through KPIs, ROI, and benefits realization:Optimize resource allocation and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities
Stakeholder Engagement & Global Alignment:Act as the primary interface between GCC and global leadershipCollaborate with Delivery Directors and business stakeholders to align on priorities and capacityCommunicate progress on delivery, talent,
and innovation initiativesBuild strong partnerships across business functions including Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Master Data
Talent Strategy & Culture:Lead hiring, onboarding, and development of top-tier talentEstablish structured career paths, mentorship programs, and capability development initiativesEmbed ADM’s culture and values within the GCCDrive engagement, performance management, and retention
Qualifications & Experience:Leadership & Functional Expertise:Classification: Internal:15+ years of experience in technology, with strong focus on Data & Analytics8+ years in leadership roles building and managing global teamsProven experience in establishing or scaling global capability centers or delivery organizationsStrong business acumen with ability to align technology initiatives to enterprise strategy
Technical Expertise:Required:Deep understanding of contemporary data platforms and ecosystems (Azure, Databricks, or equivalent)BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalentMaster Data Management (MDM), data governance, quality, and migrationData engineering and analytics delivery at scaleSolid experience in AI/ML product development, MLOps, or automation pipelines.
Preferred (but not mandatory):SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud experienceExperience with digital product development or platform engineering
Core Competencies:Strategic thinking with a bias toward execution and measurable outcomesStakeholder influence at senior executive levelsOrganizational design and talent developmentChange leadership and transformation managementCross-cultural collaboration and communication across time zonesAbility to navigate the politics of standing up a new function within a matrixed global organization
Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or a related field Classification: InternalAdvanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., Azure, SAP, PMP, SAFe, AI,Databricks ) preferred.
📌 Director – Data, Analytics & AI – India GCC-29655] (Mumbai)
🏢 ADM
📍 Mumbai