D&T Project Manager

Position Title D&T Project Manager Function/Group Digital & Technology Location Mumbai- Powai Shift Timing Regular Role Reports to Manager - PMO Remote/Hybrid/in-Office Hybrid 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 Häagen-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 accelerate 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. For more details check out General 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 OVERVIEW Function Overview The Digital and Technology team at General Mills stands as the largest and foremost unit, dedicated to exploring the latest trends and innovations in technology while leading the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the organization. Collaborating closely with global business teams, the focus is on understanding business models and identifying opportunities to leverage technology for increased efficiency and disruption. The team's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including AI/ML, Data Science, IoT, NLP, Cloud, Infrastructure, RPA and Automation, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Blockchain, SAP S4 HANA and Enterprise Architecture. The MillsWorks initiative embodies an delivery model, where business and technology teams operate cohesively in pods with a unified mission to deliver value for the company. Employees working on significant technology projects are recognized as Digital Transformation change agents. The team places a strong emphasis on service partnerships and employee engagement with a commitment to advancing equity and supporting communities. In fostering an inclusive culture, the team values individuals passionate about learning and growing with technology, exemplified by the "Work with Heart" philosophy, emphasizing results over facetime. Those intrigued by the prospect of contributing to the digital transformation journey of a Fortune 500 company are encouraged to explore more details about the function through the following Link Purpose of the role 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 a Project Manager. This role will report into Manager- PMO in India and functionally collaborate with global project management office team. It is an Individual contributor role.In this role, candidate will be responsible for leading assigned projects/product teams to deliver high impact, high value outcomes, while staying within identified project constraints for budget, scope, and schedule. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES · 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. Remove impediments to help team maintain focus and ensure success and effectiveness.  · 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. · Embrace Continuous Improvement.  MUST HAVE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education – Full time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered) Minimum 7-10 years of relevant work experience Practical knowledge of project management Agile methodologies, processes, workflows, and terminology 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. Provide support to team as a servant leader and lead by example and removing roadblocks to delivery.  Guide and coach, the team on Agile values, mindset, and practices. 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 Educate and support Product Owner, particularly with respect to refining and managing the product backlog. 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 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 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 (Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams) PMP Certification Agile Certifications