Product Owner, Data Governance & Ecosystem

General Mills; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Product Owner – Supply Chain Data Governance & Ecosystem to lead governance initiatives, shape roadmaps, and align business and technology priorities for scalable data solutions across the supply chain.

You will collaborate with supply chain leaders, Digital and Technology teams, and external partners to translate requirements into practical tools and processes while mentoring data stewards and driving quarterly objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years in supply chain, data governance, product ownership, project management, or related field.
• Proven project management and change management experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes across functions.
• Experience working with third parties/global partners and Digital & Technology teams.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
• Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of data governance and ecosystem initiatives across supply chain functions and transformation programs.
• Develop and communicate data governance/ ecosystem roadmap; prioritize backlogs and delivery trade-offs.
• Partner with supply chain leaders, business teams, and tech partners to align priorities with solutions.
• Lead business discovery and translate requirements into practical tools and scalable processes.
• Establish data governance standards, quality targets, metrics, and improvements.
• Track governance performance through reviews and transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate and adopt new tools/ technologies to improve governance and ecosystem connectivity.
• Coach data stewards and deliver quarterly objectives aligned with business outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in Supply Chain/IT

Job description

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.

OVERVIEW

As Product Owner – Supply Chain Data Governance & Ecosystem, you will lead initiatives that improve the quality, governance, and usability of supply chain data. You will shape the roadmap, align business and technology priorities, and enable effective data exchange with internal and external partners. This role offers the opportunity to support supply chain transformation, improve decision-making, and deliver scalable digital solutions across the organization. The Shift timings for the role will be 1:30 PM - 10:30 PM

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the deployment of data governance and ecosystem initiatives across supply chain functions and strategic transformation programs.
• Develop and communicate the data governance and ecosystem roadmap, prioritizing backlogs, resources, work plans, and delivery trade-offs.
• Partner with supply chain leaders, business teams, Digital and Technology, and external partners to align business priorities with technical solutions.
• Lead business discovery and translate requirements into practical tools, processes, and scalable solutions.
• Establish data governance standards, quality targets, metrics, and process improvements to ensure data is accurate and fit for use.
• Track and communicate governance performance through supply chain operating reviews, transformation initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Evaluate and adopt new tools and technologies that improve data governance, quality, ecosystem connectivity, and team capabilities.
• Coach and mentor data stewards, strengthen ownership and capability, and deliver quarterly objectives aligned with business outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, data governance, product ownership, project management, business transformation, or a related field.
• Proven project management and change management experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes across multiple functions.
• Experience working with third parties, global partners, and Digital and Technology teams.
• Ability to lead and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
• Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, and changing environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Project management certification such as PMP.
• Experience in data governance and data quality.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Exposure to advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and natural language processing.
• Experience working with global, virtual, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, coach data stewards, and enable collaborative decision-making.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.

New possibilities. Bold thinking. Real heart. Build remarkable brands with remarkable people. At General Mills, we make food the world loves. Across 100+ markets, we come together to create, innovate and grow. Here, you’ll do meaningful work and help to lead the future of food at a company that stands for good.