Job Description

:India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.Position TitleCommercialization Project ManagerFunction/GroupLogisticsLocationMumbaiShift Timing3.30 PM IST 12.30 PM ISTRole Reports toStrategic Initiatives Leader/ PMORemote/Hybrid/in-OfficeHybrid: Currently 2 days in a week but need to adhere if it changes in future. Over and above days defined in hybrid, need to be in office for additional days as per business requirements.About General MillsWe make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Hxc3xa4agen-Dazs, weve been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerateus into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check outGeneral Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.Job OverviewThe Commercialization Project Manager role is crucial in ensuring the successful launch and ongoing optimization of new products and reforms within a fast-paced, agile environment.The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and contribute to cost optimization and business expansion strategies. This position offers significant leadership development opportunities within a global matrix organization, focusing on initiative management and business partnership.Function OverviewThe GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions.Purpose of the roleTo maintain defined inventory levels of all assigned products at every General Mills location by creating or adjusting replenishment requisitions and STPO's as necessary. Distribution planning of FINI/SEMI products across the DRY and Temp controlled network to achieve service level targets within acceptable cost parameters while leveraging existing ERP solutions like OMP, SAP, Analyzer etc.Key Accountabilities100% Of Time

• Product Launch & Commercialization: Ensure the successful launch of all new products and reforms, meeting platform commercialization timelines, goals for service, cost, volume, and quality and project budgets.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercialization of products.
• Project Management:

• Own and maintain all project documentation.
• Develop, own, and manage project timelines.
• Create and manage action lists, ensuring follow-up with project teams.
• Coach teams on successful initiative launch and adherence to standard processes.
• Provide visibility into Test & Start Up budget and spending.
• Conduct consistent project/initiative debriefs, incorporating improvements into future standards.
• Provide crisis/issue management and support project risk mitigation to ensure project deliverables.
• Help build foundation/processes for workstreams through cross functional engagement

Required Skills/Experience

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to drive change
• Strong influence skills and ability to influence across functions and business strategies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Project management experience
• Commitment to results/execution
• Change Management experience
• Strong organizational and people development skills
• Able to lead and direct cross functional team members
• Self-managing, results oriented and capable of leading multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Able to enter uncertain/ambiguous situations, assess opportunities, identify stakeholders, and bring direction to a project, take action, and deliver results
• Experience with strategic planning
• Ability to work in global multi-cultural teams (global organizations/MNCs)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics
• 12 + years of related experience mainly in Supply chain, Commercial Project Management, Operations

COMPANY OVERVIEWWe exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best xe2x80x94 bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for whats next.

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