Sr. D&T Manager – Agile Portfolio Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Permanent
Full-time

25 days ago

Job Description:Position Title Sr D&T Manager – Agile Portfolio ManagerFunction/GroupDigital and TechnologyLocationMumbaiShift TimingGeneralRole Reports toSr D&T Manager – Transformation and Portfolio ManagementRemote/Hybrid/in-OfficeHybridABOUT GENERAL MILLSWe make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-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 accelerateus 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 outGeneral 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 outWe advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.JOB OVERVIEWFunction OverviewThe 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 MillsWorks 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 providedPurpose of the roleThe Digital and Technology team at General Mills executes a portfolio of projects leveraging multiple methodologies ranging from traditional to agile product management. We are looking for an experienced, passionate, outcome-oriented senior Project Manager to contribute to the Global Digital Transformation initiative at General Mills.The Sr Project Manager is responsible for leading multiple strategic D&T projects or a program to deliver capabilities that are high impact, high value outcomes, while managing budget, scope, and schedule.Candidate must have demonstrable experience of leading complex projects over entire lifecycle through usage of standardized project management methodology across the spectrum from traditional to agile project delivery. This role will not have direct reports but shall be responsible for execution of work through matrixed org.Sr Project Manager is required to participate in strategic discussions and demonstrate ownership with clear domain expertise, strategic thought, clear expression and a deep understanding of value drivers and key parameters.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead evolution of Agile Portfolio Management, fostering an agile culture and continuous value delivery. Manage and optimize value streams, ensuring strategic alignment.
Manage a hybrid portfolio (projects & products), utilizing and contributing to standardized best practices for optimal outcomes. Contribute to a dynamic roadmap, adapting to changing business needs in partnership with Product Group and Value Stream leadership.
Advance the MillsWork 2.0 Agile Transformation serving as a strategic Agile coach and change champion for Value Stream Leaders.
Support value stream/product activation, ensuring strategic alignment, business cases, and resource management. Establish lightweight governance, leveraging performance data (OKRs, KPIs) for continuous improvement.
Lead portfolio planning and resource allocation across value streams, advancing a value-stream-based funding model while ensuring technology roadmap alignment and transparent product cost/value.
Ensure consistent agile practices. Drive continuous prioritization, aligning initiatives with strategic objectives.
Define and track key metrics (flow efficiency, cycle time, business outcomes). Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring portfolio stability.
Foster collaboration across teams. Lead and mentor a high-performing project management/agile coaching team.
Partner with Finance/HR for financial transparency and resource allocation. Champion efficiency and prioritization across the portfolio.
Collaborate for continuous improvement. Develop and deliver compelling portfolio narratives and presentations.
Steward value-driven decision-making across the SPMLC. Align portfolio work to business outcomes using measurable metrics.
Lead change management for effective portfolio delivery and agile adoption.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field
Willingness to work flexible/extended hours in collaboration with multiple time zones.
20+ years of overall experience, including 8-10 years in program and portfolio management with a focus on Agile methodologies and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).
Experience in business case development, working in digital and technology projects and managing standards-based programs.
Proven leadership and influence, achieved through strategic vision and strong partnerships, maximizing portfolio prioritization, decisions, and outcomes in a dynamic environment.
Strong financial acumen, experience with business case development, and/or finance experience.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges, leading through ambiguity to consistently deliver portfolio success.
Ability to see programs with both a deep and broad perspective, understanding the interconnectedness of initiatives.
Proactive risk management, identifying and mitigating potential risks before they impact the portfolio's success. This includes developing contingency plans and proactively addressing emerging challenges.
Ability to identify challenges and bring forward solutions in a collaborative way.
Exceptional communication skills, comfort presenting to large groups, and experience with storytelling and deck creation.
Comfort with guiding productive discourse discussions and making tough decisions.
Collaborative by nature with a strong focus on enabling team culture.
People management experience with a proven track record of effectively developing talent.
Deep understanding and experience with Traditional Project (Waterfall) & Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP), and Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, etc.) and strategic application to work to maximize outcomes and effective ways of working.
Experience with value stream mapping, roadmapping, and interdependency identification.
Understanding of portfolio management and delivery tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with General Mills standard/best practices for Portfolio/Project Management, Agile ways of working, Continuous Improvement, and Change Management.
Experience leading change and transformations with influential leadership.
Proficiency with data, insights, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making and value realization.
Experience managing large, techno-functional portfolios and programs, with demonstrated ability to bridge Digital & Technology and Business teams.
Strong business analysis skills.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, and transforming environment.
Flexible, reliable, and proactive with a strong sense of ownership and a "can-do" attitude.

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