D&T Manager - Supply Chain

Job Description

This is an exciting time to work in General Mills Supply Chain Organization! We are accelerating Digital Transformation of our Manufacturing capabilities to provide a competitive advantage to our business. To this end, we are looking for a D&T Manager, with passion for Manufacturing Systems and Analytics, and leading a pool of talented Analysts to achieve the Digital Manufacturing goals. This role will play critical role of linking business objectives to core technological capabilities. This role will be responsible for partnering with Business to identify the opportunities, write business case, develop solution plans, and be accountable for the delivery. This role will also oversee the work of members those are working to deliver MAKE (Manufacturing) capabilities for all GMI Segments. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Ensure Product and Project delivery of business capabilities and outcomes through active engagement in key projects and strong partnership with key stakeholders Identify opportunities for process improvements and establish best practices which can be applied across all MAKE teams Ensure best practices and standards are being followe'd and solution is aligned with global vision of MAKE Capabilities teams Drive responsibilities of Solution Manager Collaborating with Product Owners & D&T Stakeholders to shape the end-to-end product strategy and determine business value; Manage features of products of a segment of MAKE portfolio Drive portfolio/Product development from conception to launch Leadership, people management and development of highly talented D&T MAKE team Prioritize and manage work and secure appropriate talent Use external perspective and internal relationships to improve how we work and what we'deliver. Engage with business for their internal systems, processes, documentation and identify/execute opportunities like automations, redundancy, modernization, usage of latest tech stack and low-code no-code platforms. Drive POC for exploration projects Experience of working in an International, multi-cultural organization MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Full time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered) Experience in designing and delivering Digital Manufacturing solutions including elements of MES, Manufacturing analytics, tools / machine maintenance etc Good problem-solving skills, bias for action, decisive, strong time management skills Experience in Product and Project delivery of business capabilities and outcomes through active engagement in key projects and strong partnership with key stakeholders, following Agile methodologies Champion and execute early project governance actions for key projects Stakeholder management including business, product owners Escalate issues for resolution collaborate with PMs, SMs, Directors across General Mills (Global and India operations) Experience in IT Service Management, KPIs management, reporting & improvements Ability to develop, onboard and implement Thought Leadership and Strategy Staff assignments to optimize staff development and company value Talent development and Performance Management Lead/participate SD Initiatives per OGSM Recruiting & On-Boarding new staff Leading & mentoring the team Experience working with the Vendors Selection, onboarding and management PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Project Management Experience Resource Management Digital Manufacturing Solutions and Analytics Business Analysis skills Agile / SCRUM Delivery Release Management