Manager, Gic Projects

Position Title Manager-Projects Operations Function Group Corporate Country India Location Mumbai Role Reports to Director - Workplace Solutions Remote Hybrid in-Office In office 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 Hagen-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 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 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 digital technology innovation technology quality consumer market intelligence sales strategy intelligence global shared services finance shared services and Human Resources Shared Services 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 Real Estate Facilities Management is a function which creates safe and employee friendly workplace solutions This ream is focused on keeping employee experience at the center driving world class service offerings to enable employee friendly workplace food transport logistics security business continuity health wellness engineering and infrastructure The function has diverse support groups that work cohesively in creating world class employee experience ensuring adherence to global workplace standards as well as complying with local regulatory compliance requirements Purpose of the role Manager-Projects and Operations Management would be responsible for overseeing the Project planning design construction and installation of interior spaces various packages of office spaces are designed built and delivered on time within budget and to the required quality standards Ensures flawless operations and maintenance of infrastructure facilities engineering systems and equipment Develops and implements asset management and energy management strategies to optimize the lifecycle of infrastructure facilities and equipment minimizing costs and maximizing value Compliance with relevant laws regulations and industry standards including environmental health and safety regulations Major Functions of this involve Project Planning Design Management Tendering and Procurement Construction Management Quality Control Project Closure Maintenance Management Infrastructure and Engineering Operations Management Energy Management Waste Management Asset Management Budgeting and Cost Management Stakeholder Management Safety Quality and Compliance management Key Accountabilities Planning and managing project timelines budgets and resources to ensure timely and successful completion of fit-out projects Coordinating with clients architects contractors and vendors to ensure project requirements are met and issues are resolved promptly Developing and implementing project plans including scope objectives deliverables and schedules Conducting regular project status meetings and providing progress reports to stakeholders Monitoring project progress and identifying and mitigating potential risks and issues Ensuring compliance with project specifications quality standards and safety regulations Managing project documentation including contracts change orders and project reports Leading and motivating project teams to achieve project goals and objectives Time Management Ability to accurately estimate the amount of time needed to complete tasks and manage resources accordingly Organizational Skills Capacity to plan prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Risk Management Capacity to identify assess and manage potential risks Communication Skills Proficient verbal and written communication abilities Negotiation Skills Ability to use persuasion and persuasion tactics to reach mutually beneficial agreements Problem Solving Capacity to analyze and resolve issues quickly and effectively Team Leadership Proven track record of leading a successful team Budget Management Ability to create monitor and adjust budgets to meet project needs Sound understanding of office design and architecture Should possess expertise in Sustainability Health Safety Strong leadership and people management skills Minimum Qualifications Bachelor