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. Shift Timings: Regular About General Mills We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and H agen-Dazs, we\'ve 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 acce lerate us 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. The awards and recognition we\'ve received showcase our commitment to be a force for good: . World\'s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2022 . America\'s Most Responsible Companies, Newsweek 2022 . 100 Best Corporate Citizens, 3BL 2021 . Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality, Human Rights Campaign 2022 . 100 Best Companies, Seramount 2021 . Diversity Best Practices Leading Inclusion Index, Seramount 2021 . Best Companies for Dads, Seramount 2021 . Best Companies for Multicultural Women, Seramount 2021 . Top 10 Companies for Executive Women, Seramount 2021 . Military Friendly Employer Bronze, VIQTORY 2021 . Best Place to Work, Canada, Greater Toronto, 2021 . Top 50 - India\'s Best Workplaces for Women, 2021 . Top Workplaces in Brazil, 2021 . Asia\'s Best Workplaces, 2021 Hungry for What\'s Next We exist to make food the world loves, and it shows. Our passion for people, doing good and creating delicious food has energized us for over 150 years. Breaking away from the pack is how we win, so we need your unique perspectives: your quirks, \'crazy\' ideas, rigor and insatiable curiosity to make it happen. We want people who constantly experiment, embracing the new and bold, who keep pushing to turn ideas into reality, no matter how big or small. We\'ve learned becoming the undisputed leader in food means continuously reshaping, reimagining and rebuilding- that only happens when you surround yourself with those who are hungry for what\'s next. For more details check out www.generalmills.com General Mills India Centre General Mills India Center (GIC) operates out of Mumbai and supports the global operations of General Mills. The center was established in 2005 and has grown in strength. Today, we are a vibrant and diverse team of over 1500 employees that come together to champion business services for the various global entities of General Mills in the areas of Business Operations, Analytics Consulting, Logistics, Finance, IT Development & Technology Consulting, Consumer & Market Intelligence, Sales Capabilities, Research & Development. Digital and Technology team Digital and Technology is the largest team in GIC, which focuses on understanding the latest and innovative trends in technology and leading the adoption of cutting-edge technologies at General Mills. The team closely collaborates with global business teams to understand business models and assess where technology can leveraged to bring efficiency and disruption. Be it AI/ML, Data Science, IoT, NLP, Cloud, Infrastructure, RPA and Automation, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Blockchain or Enterprise Architecture, GIC Digital and Technology has something for every technology enthusiast who wants to work here. Our MillsWorks initiative is where we bring agile@scale delivery model to life. Here, business and technology teams work cohesively in pods as ONE team, driven by a singular mission and focused on delivering value for the Company. Our employees, who work on large technology projects of strategic importance, are the Digital Transformation change agents. Our service partnerships and employee engagement are centered on advancing equity and strengthening communities. We believe in an inclusive culture and trust in the power of people who have a passion for learning and growing with technology. We believe in \'Work with Heart\'. Work with Heart is focused on results, not facetime. If you are passionate about the latest in technology and want to make an impact on the digital transformation journey of a Fortune 500 company, we\'re waiting for you. Job Overview Role: Project Manager Location: Mumbai The Digital and Technology team of General Mills India Centre is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to contribute to the Global Digital Transformation initiative at General Mills in capacity of an Enterprise Architect. This role will report into Head- PMO in India and functionally collaborate with global project management office team. It is an Individual contributor role. In this role, you will be responsible for leading assigned projects/product teams to deliver high impact, high value outcomes, while staying within identif ied project constraints for budget, scope, and schedule. Role Responsibilities . Successfully deliver desired outcomes of assigned project(s)/product teams. . Manage team progress, timelines, budget, and ensure highest-value deliverables are being appropriately prioritized. Facilitate agile ceremonies (daily scrum, spring planning, sprint review and retrospective) and estimations. . Manage project or workstream, own schedules, outline key milestones, traffic deliverables, identify risks and solutions, and deliver specific project artifacts. . Lead the identification, management, and mitigation of highest risks, especially those related to business risk or potential business disruption. . Effectively communicate project status, risks and issues, and escalate for resolution when appropriate. . Build and maintain trusted, collaborative working relationships with project team members (including global & remote employees), leadership, stakeholders, and sponsors. . Motivate and energize the team to deliver results. Must - have technical skills and experience . Minimum 7-10 years work experience . Practical knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, workflows, and terminology, including both Waterfall and Agile approaches. . Demonstrated drive to successfully deliver project/product outcomes within project constraints and guidelines. Proven ability and experience in successfully managing multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously. . Experience with early risk identification, problem solving and mitigation planning. . Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization and partners. . Proven ability and experience in working effectively and influencing the team . Ability to self-manage priorities and deliverables. History of teamwork and willingness to roll up one\'s sleeves to get the job done. . Meticulous attention to detail, organizational skills, and budget management skills . Knowledge and proficiency with MS Office and Project Management tools . Bachelor\'s degree in business or related field Good to have skills . Experience in consumer food industry considered a plus, especially in Supply Chain or Commercial functions . Business and technical acumen . Experience with project management tools and software (Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams) PMP Certification Skill proficiency expectations Expert level Intermediate Level Basic Level .Project management aspects .Good communication .Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts .Risk management .Budget tracking .Agile methodology . M&A Project

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