Project Manager

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Expert/Leader
Food
The Role
Lead cross-functional, technology-enabled transformation projects from planning through implementation. Responsibilities include defining scope, timelines, governance, risks, and success metrics; managing project plans, dependencies, budgets, and reporting; coordinating business, technology, data, vendor, and leadership stakeholders; facilitating governance and executive updates; and tracking benefits realization. The role also supports change management, process improvement, Service Excellence Framework activities, and delivery of digital, data, automation, and AI-related initiatives.
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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.

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

  • Responsible for ensuring timely update of Service Excellence Framework Education modules & maintenance of SEF Playbooks by the Service owners etc., tracking of SEF Wave & Review calendars, follow-up on action items, de-brief sessions etc.
  • 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience in project management, program management, digital transformation, or business initiative management
  • 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 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
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a matrixed environment
  • PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, Agile, or equivalent certification
  • Experience with Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project portfolio platforms
  • Exposure to change management, process improvement, or product delivery practices
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The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
21,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. General Mills 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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

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