Project Manager

General Mills · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Experience7–8 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted30 Sept 2026

About General Mills

General Mills is hiring in Mumbai Metropolitan Region in consumer goods. This role looks for around 7+ years of experience.

Skills

  • project management
  • digital transformation
  • project management methodologies
  • governance practices
  • system integrations
  • data flows
  • enterprise systems
  • analytics
  • automation
  • AI use cases
  • software delivery lifecycle
  • stakeholder management

The role

A project manager at a consumer goods company leads digital transformation projects, change management, and Agile delivery across business, technology, data, and vendor stakeholders. PMP and Jira support structured governance and value realization.

Full job description

Company Overview

We 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 — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager with 8–15 years of experience to lead cross-functional and technology-enabled business initiatives. This role will drive end-to-end project execution across strategy, planning, delivery, stakeholder alignment, change management, and value realization. Will be responsible for supporting key global projects under Strategic Initiates.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with a practical understanding of technology, enabling them to partner effectively with business teams, product managers, all stakeholders, and external vendors. This person should be able to translate business needs into structured execution plans and lead complex programs from concept through implementation.

Key Accountabilities

Responsible for ensuring timely update of Service Excellence Framework Education modules & maintenance of SEF Playbooks by the Service owners etc., tracking of SEF Wave & Review calendars, follow-up on action items, de-brief sessions etc.Lead end-to-end delivery of transformation projects across functionsPartner with business and technology stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, governance, risks, and success metricsBuild and manage detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, and status reportingDrive cross-functional coordination across business teams, technology teams, data teams, vendors, and leadership stakeholdersTranslate business requirements into actionable workstreams in collaboration with technical teamsFacilitate project governance forums, decision-making discussions, and executive updatesMonitor project progress against scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations, and proactively address risks and issuesSupport business case tracking, benefits realization, and post-implementation reviewCreate clarity in ambiguous environments and bring structure to complex, multi-stakeholder programsPromote ways of working that improve delivery excellence, stakeholder experience, and business outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field7 years of relevant experience in project management, program management, digital transformation, or managing business initiativesDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects involving digital, data, systems, automation, or AI-related workStrong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and governance practicesWorking knowledge of technology concepts such as system integrations, data flows, platforms, analytics, automation, AI use cases, and software delivery lifecycleAbility to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skillsProven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a matrixed environment

Preferred Qualifications

Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, Agile, or equivalentExperience with project portfolio tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platformsExposure to change management, process improvement, or product delivery practices

Key Skills And Competencies

Project and Delivery Leadership

Project planning, timeline management and executionRisk, issue, and dependency managementGovernance and reportingBenefits tracking and value realization

Technology and Digital Understanding

Strong conceptual understanding of digital platforms and enterprise systemsUnderstanding of AI and automation project lifecycle considerations, including use case definition, data readiness, deployment, adoption, and controlsComfort working on projects involving technology change without necessarily being a hands-on technical builder

Stakeholder and Change Leadership

Executive communication and cross-functional collaborationInfluence without authorityChange management and adoption supportStructured decision facilitation

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.