ABOUT GENERAL MILLS

We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs, we’ve been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.

How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate

us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out http://www.generalmills.com

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.

With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out https://www.generalmills.co.in

We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

JOB OVERVIEW

Function Overview

The Digital and Technology team at General Mills stands as the largest and foremost unit, dedicated to exploring the latest trends and innovations in technology while leading the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the organization. Collaborating closely with global business teams, the focus is on understanding business models and identifying opportunities to leverage technology for increased efficiency and disruption. The team's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including AI/ML, Data Science, IoT, NLP, Cloud, Infrastructure, RPA and Automation, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Blockchain, SAP S4 HANA and Enterprise Architecture. The MillsWorks initiative embodies an agile@scale delivery model, where business and technology teams operate cohesively in pods with a unified mission to deliver value for the company. Employees working on significant technology projects are recognized as Digital Transformation change agents.

The team places a strong emphasis on service partnerships and employee engagement with a commitment to advancing equity and supporting communities. In fostering an inclusive culture, the team values individuals passionate about learning and growing with technology, exemplified by the "Work with Heart" philosophy, emphasizing results over facetime. Those intrigued by the prospect of contributing to the digital transformation journey of a Fortune 500 company are encouraged to explore more details about the function through the provided Link

Purpose of the role

This role will be a Sr. D&T Analyst – DnA role in the newly formed Palantir Foundry CoE , responsible for providing deep Foundry expertise to project teams , setting up and monitoring health checks, standards, best practices and managing day to day operations of the platform to fast track Foundry implementation in General Mills

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Become an expert in Palantir Platform and provide training/consulting support to Project teams
• Creation of custom training on how GMI has implemented Palantir tools.
• Participate in training and enablement initiatives to ensure users are proficient in using Palantir Foundry for data management and analytics.
• Design, develop, and maintain custom applications within the Palantir Foundry environment.
• Platform Management
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Palantir Foundry platform.
• Perform system upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and optimize platform performance.
• Manage/monitor system integrations
• Help project teams with troubleshooting/coding in Platform (PySpark)
• Platform health monitoring and compliance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Platform Experience (Palantir Foundry preferably):

• Good understanding of Platform capabilities(Palantir Foundry preferred), including data integration, analytics, visualization, and collaboration features.
• Ability to leverage Palantir Foundry tools and functionalities to build scalable and robust data solutions that meet business requirements.
• Experience in Cloud Platforms – GCP (Big Query is mandatory), AWS , Azure
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD and Cyber Security

• Data Architecture:

• Strong knowledge of data architecture principles, data modelling techniques, and data governance best practices.
• Experience designing and implementing data architectures including data pipelines, schemas, and data structures.

• Data Integration and ETL:

• Proficiency in data integration tools and technologies, including experience with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes.
• Able to design and develop data integration pipelines within Palantir Foundry to ingest, transform, and integrate data from various sources.

• Programming and Scripting:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as PySpark , Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with scripting languages and data manipulation tools to automate tasks and optimize data workflows within Palantir Foundry.

• Data Analysis and Visualization:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable insights.

• Project Management:

Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of solutions

• Communication and Collaboration:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Leadership and Teamwork:

• Excellent team player, ability to train/collaborate with development teams in Palantir Foundry solution architecture and development.
• Experience fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment within the CoE, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Continuous Learning and Adaptability:

• Willingness to stay updated on the latest Palantir Foundry features, enhancements, and industry trends.
• Ability to adapt to evolving business requirements and technological advancements, continuously improving skills and expertise.

• Business Acumen:Understanding of business processes and objectives, with the ability to align technical solutions with business requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Broad FMCG Business and Technology expertise
• Good knowledge on SAP R/3 or SAP S/4 HANA, SAP BW, SAP ETL / foundational data model/Reporting Experience

• Agile / SCRUM Delivery experience
• Excellent academics
• Results-oriented, high energy, self-motivated
• High level understanding of GCP Cloud architecture