Manager, GIC Projects & Operations

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 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 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 http://www.generalmills.com

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 https://www.generalmills.co.in

We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

Function Overview

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

• Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/ construction management, engineering, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience as a project manager in the fit-out industry additionally should have managed Facilities, Operations & Maintenance

• Proven track record of successfully managing projects and operations, with a focus on delivering results, improving efficiency, and reducing costs.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams. Familiarity with project management tools and software. Experience in developing and implementing process improvements, with a focus on increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving customer satisfaction.

• Excellent Communication Skills – Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and customers
• Organizational Skills – Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work
• Interpersonal Skills – Capable to work effectively with others in a collaborative environment
• Problem Solving Skills – Ability to identify solutions to complex and challenging issues
• Leadership Skills – Capable to guide and direct team members to successfully accomplish goals
• Time Management Skills – Ability to plan and manage resources to ensure timely completion of projects
• Decision-Making Skills – Ability to evaluate options and make sound decisions
• Adaptability – Capability to adjust to changing circumstances and requirements