Sr. Consultant - Data Governance

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success. Job Overview General Mills is reshaping the future of food. We believe food makes us better. It nourishes our bodies, brings us joy and connects us to each other. As one of the world's leading food companies, General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Annie's Homegrown, Old El Paso, Epic Provisions, Blue Buffalo and more. Are you passionate about the future of food? You have come to the right table. We want the very best talent to help lead something big. As part of the Global Data Governance Services team, the Data Governance Managers will actively develop and support a Global Data Governance Program that focuses on Data Governance roles, Data Policies & Standards, Data Quality, and Data Governance metrics. These individuals will also play a critical role in supporting the standardization of master data governance across the company or within region as appropriate, locally operationalizing the Global Data Governance processes, partnering with business partners to improve processes, and participating on various projects to ensure data consistency across the organization. Job Responsibilities • Own, enhance and champion Global Data Governance policies, processes, standards, tools and guidelines • Ensure Data Quality policies & standards are followed within assigned area • Understand, document and inform GDGS on existing data environment and determine what is uniquely required and where the global opportunities exist • Primary point of communication and collaboration between Global Data Governance Organization and business partners for governance discussions • Identify and collaborate with business unit or function data stakeholders to categorize issues/opportunities and to drive data consistency and quality • Guide project teams and business users on data-related requirements • Consolidate and communicate data activities occurring within assigned area • Tightly partner with GDGS peers, Master Data Process Owners, Data Stewards and Data SME’s to operationalize, monitor, and evolve Data Governance practices • Evaluate and recommend organizational requirements to enable a sustainable governance practice • Coach and mentor others to ensure understanding and sustainability of Data Stewardship & Governance practices at GMI Desired Profile Education Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters Preferred Major Area of Study: Commerce, Science Preferred Professional Certifications: SAP (any module) Experience Minimum years of related experience required: 10+ years Preferred years of related experience: 10+ years Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed • Knowledge and experience in Data Governance frameworks and methodologies • Influential and credible across business and IT • Demonstrated understanding of external data trends and industry requirements • Strong conviction, open to consider alternative points of views • Resilient change agent; effective communicator, well respected by peers & subordinates • Able to guide the analysis and discussion of issues facing the GDGS • Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across large organizations • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity • Experience and competence in leading, influencing, coaching and mentoring others • Experience and comfort in leading when not necessarily a subject matter expert • Self-starter and self-motivated requiring little support from others Preferred Skills/Experience • Experience managing data driven processes across multiple functions • Experience with Master Data Domains (Customer, Vendor, Material or Hierarchies) • Experience with SAP or other data management solutions Competencies/Behaviors required for job • Individual Skills • Strong Network and communication skills across the business, IT, and GDGS • Sound problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently to solve issues • Mindset & Behaviors • Open to learning new ideas outside scope or knowledge skillset • Creating a positive environment within the team • Strong team player • Focus on continuous improvement 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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.