General Mills

Project Manager

India · Hybrid · Full time

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EmployerGeneral Mills
LocationIndia
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted6 Oct 2026

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.

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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

Lead end-to-end delivery of transformation projects across functions
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, governance, risks, and success metrics
Build and manage detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, and status reporting
Drive cross-functional coordination across business teams, technology teams, data teams, vendors, and leadership stakeholders
Translate business requirements into actionable workstreams in collaboration with technical teams
Facilitate project governance forums, decision-making discussions, and executive updates
Monitor project progress against scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations, and proactively address risks and issues
Support business case tracking, benefits realization, and post-implementation review
Create clarity in ambiguous environments and bring structure to complex, multi-stakeholder programs
Promote 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 field
7 years of relevant experience in project management, program management, digital transformation, or managing business initiatives
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects involving digital, data, systems, automation, or AI-related work
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and governance practices
Working knowledge of technology concepts such as system integrations, data flows, platforms, analytics, automation, AI use cases, and software delivery lifecycle
Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a matrixed environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Project and Delivery Leadership

Project planning, timeline management and execution
Risk, issue, and dependency management
Governance and reporting
Benefits tracking and value realization

Technology and Digital Understanding

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

Stakeholder and Change Leadership

Executive communication and cross-functional collaboration
Influence without authority
Change management and adoption support
Structured decision facilitation

ELIGIBILITY

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

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