D&T Project Manager

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.

Location: Mumbai – Powai (Hybrid)

Function: Digital & Technology

Reports To: Manager – PMO

Role Overview

The D&T Project Manager will support Global Digital Transformation initiatives by managing projects or product teams. The role focuses on delivering high-value outcomes within scope, budget, and timeline while collaborating with global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects/product teams to achieve defined outcomes.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, scope, and budgets.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospective).
• Track progress, prioritize deliverables, and ensure maximum value delivery.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and business disruptions.
• Maintain clear project status communication with stakeholders and leadership.
• Build strong collaboration with global and cross-functional teams.
• Remove blockers and act as a servant leader to support the team.
• Encourage continuous improvement and Agile practices.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (mandatory).
• 7–10 years of experience in project management.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and workflows.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong risk management, problem-solving, and mitigation planning skills.
• Ability to coach teams on Agile mindset and practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational, budgeting, and prioritization abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer food industry (especially Supply Chain or Commercial).
• Strong business and technical understanding.
• Experience with tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Agile certifications.
  
  

About General Mills

General Mills is a global food company operating 100+ brands across 100 countries. Iconic brands include Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs.

The General Mills India Center (GIC) in Mumbai supports global operations with 1800+ professionals across Supply Chain, Digital & Technology, Innovation, Analytics, Finance, HR, and Shared Services.