Sr. Project Manager, GIC SC

The Commercialization Project Manager role is crucial in ensuring the successful launch and ongoing optimization of new products and reforms within a fast-paced, agile environment. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and contribute to cost optimization and business expansion strategies. This position offers significant leadership development opportunities within a global matrix organization, focusing on initiative management and business partnership. Function Overview The GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions. Link Purpose of the role To maintain defined inventory levels of all assigned products at every General Mills location by creating or adjusting replenishment requisitions and STPOs as necessary. Distribution planning of FINI/SEMI products across the DRY and Temp controlled network to achieve service level targets within acceptable cost parameters while leveraging existing ERP solutions like OMP, SAP, Analyzer etc. Key Accountabilities 100% Of Time Product Launch & Commercialization: Ensure the successful launch of all new products and reforms, meeting platform commercialization timelines, goals for service, cost, volume, and quality and project budgets. Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercialization of products. Project Management: Own and maintain all project documentation. Develop, own, and manage project timelines. Create and manage action lists, ensuring follow-up with project teams. Coach teams on successful initiative launch and adherence to standard processes. Provide visibility into Test & Start Up budget and spending. Conduct consistent project/initiative debriefs, incorporating improvements into future standards. Provide crisis/issue management and support project risk mitigation to ensure project deliverables. Help build foundation/processes for workstreams through cross functional engagement Required Skills/Experience Strong leadership skills, including the ability to drive change Strong influence skills and ability to influence across functions and business strategies Excellent communication and collaboration skills Project management experience Commitment to results/execution Change Management experience Strong organizational and people development skills Able to lead and direct cross functional team members Self-managing, results oriented and capable of leading multiple initiatives simultaneously Able to enter uncertain/ambiguous situations, assess opportunities, identify stakeholders, and bring direction to a project, take action, and deliver results Experience with strategic planning Ability to work in global multi-cultural teams (global organizations/MNCs) Preferred Qualifications Bachelor s or Master s Degree Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics 12 + years of related experience mainly in Supply chain, Commercial Project Management, Operations