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Position Title Lead Technical Architect - Microsoft Platform Function Group Digital Technology Location Mumbai- Powai Shift Timing Regular Role Reports to D T Manager - Microsoft Platform End User Computing 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 Haagen-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 Millworks initiative embodies an agile scale 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 Purpose of the role The End User Computing Lead Architect will be responsible for defining the global vision and strategy and developing a future roadmap in alignment with the General Mills D T objectives Working in consultation with key business stakeholders globally managing the end-to-end lifecycle of End Point Computing like OSD Imaging Intune SCCM etc Serve as champion for Digital Workplace productivity tools in a transformational and geographically diverse corporate environment Encourage and help facilitate the adoption of new ways of working in End Point Computing As a trusted advisor for the business Lead Architect works closely with the operations manager and other members of the delivery team Create road maps new trends and how that could be applied to business KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Architect Design and Evaluate blueprint for Microsoft SCCM OSD Imaging Application packaging deployment Hands-on knowledge on OSD Imaging Task sequences Autopilot Driver management SCCM troubleshooting infrastructure management Scripting Automation Power shell Intune etc Experience in Windows server management and troubleshooting Partner with stakeholders to define Roadmap and Strategies around various EUC technologies Designing complex EUC solutions leading work-streams on transformational programs and ensuring conformance to agreed design standards methods and tools including prototyping new tools and applications where appropriate Shaping EUC technical proposals whilst making solution service trade-offs where appropriate and providing support to our operations team Establish Windows patch management strategies guidelines in partnership with stakeholders Provide guidelines improvements for existing OSD Imaging process define future roadmap for the same Responsible for researching and streamlining automate deployment provisioning policy management application packaging deployments and updates Provide Technical and Operational Governance across the End User Computing environment Work with other technology groups to streamline effective processes and drive continuous improvement for infrastructure services and support Interact with vendors Microsoft on planning implementing solutions Resolution ownership of technical challenges for SCCM OSD Imaging Intune and Application Packaging projects Create and maintain project related documentation Business Requirement Statement of Work Proof of concept technical design etc Review of incidents and root cause analysis ensure appropriate documentation is in place and updated with latest version Extensive experience in designing implementing IT strategy leading teams for successful project implementation while ensuring high-quality customer experience elevating customer satisfaction in line with SLAs and work processes Problem solver with a passion for technology skilled in grasping the big picture conceptualizing implementing solutions and partnering closely with leaders stakeholders Envision and strategize the technology roadmap for specific technology product Keep abreast of developments within the IT Industry and help organization be in line with defined or emerging industry standards Provide the highest level of escalation support investigate and resolve complex user issues escalations Provide customized solutions based on business requirements within the scope of the product design planning of Technical Designs and RACI Participates in compliance and security reviews as necessary including working closely with internal teams to build security reliability and scalability Identifying new process improvements automation opportunities requirement gathering from stakeholders Retention policies data governance reports and dashboards Information holds import data in the Security and Compliance Center manage inactive mailboxes Working experience in agile methodology scrum to drive deliver the projects in sprints documentation of work or process compliance MUST HAVE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Experience in SCCM infrastructure administration application packaging deployment and endpoint patch management using SCCM Experience on Intune integration with on premise SCCM environment to optimize hybrid solution Thorough understanding OSD Imaging Autopilot Intune Windows upgrades PowerShell scripting SSRS Multinational Corporation PC support experience Experienced at designing reports Dashboards from SCCM and Intune Beyondtrust expertise of encryption model and troubleshooting skills Expert level Intermediate Level Basic Level Expertise in SCCM OSD Imaging Windows upgrades Autopilot Intune Application Packaging and deployment PowerShell scripting Beyondtrust knowledge of Intune Hardware life cycle management PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 15 to 20 years of SCCM OSD Imaging upgrade working experience Merger Acquisition and divestiture working experience Exposure experience in Intune and Security tools Automation and Scripting Advanced proficiency in PowerShell Exchange Online SharePoint Online Azure AD Microsoft Graph for automation reporting and advanced configuration Business and technical acumen SCCM Certification Understanding of CPG industry