Job Description

:Position TitleLead D&T Architect - DnA, Supply ChainFunction/GroupDigital and TechnologyLocationMumbaiShift TimingRegularRole Reports toSr. ManagerRemote/Hybrid/in-OfficeHybridABOUT GENERAL MILLSWe make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and H\xc3\xa4agen-Dazs, weve 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 accelerateus 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 outGeneral 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 outWe advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.JOB OVERVIEWFunction OverviewThe 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 providedPurpose of the roleThis role will perform Lead Engineer role in the newly formed Palantir Foundry CoE , responsible for providing deep Foundry expertise to project teams , setting up standards, best practices, Governance to fast track Foundry implementation in General MillsKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Create Ontology standards, access controls, security of ontology and ensure compliance as per GMI standards
• Develop and maintain an Ontology roadmap in conjunction with Vendor/Foundry Program roadmap
• Own Ontology maintenance and develop a deep understanding of relevant data sources
• Provide consulting to project teams on ontology best practices/capabilities to enable use cases
• Monitor, review, and enforce any upgrade or configuration changes/outages(Incident Management) across the platform, and communicate any changes required across workstreams.
• Disaster recovery/ backups planning & maintenance.
• Release Management review and deployment to Prod for Platform changes
• Work closely with Solution/Enterprise architects to design Platform Architecture and cross-platform software integration, which includes how Foundry connects to others systems and how Foundry is positioned in the enterprise's IT ecosystem
• Work closely with Solution/Enterprise architects to design Platform Architecture and cross-platform software integration, which includes how Foundry connects to others systems and how Foundry is positioned in the enterprise's IT ecosystem
• Setting up Data Governance to ensure data Compliance, Security, Permissions for both internal and external data

Design and implement monitoring systems across all pipelines and own the reporting and remediation of those systems. Design pipeline health metrics * Setup Fin Ops structure governance

• Platform cost monitoring/utilization/optimization
• Audit compliance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Platform Experience (Palantir Foundry preferably):
• In-depth understanding of typical platform capabilities( Palantir Foundry preferred), including data integration, analytics, visualization, and collaboration features.
• Ability to leverage Palantir Foundry tools and functionalities to architect 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 modeling techniques, and data governance best practices.
• Experience designing and implementing data architectures within Platform (Palantir Foundry), 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.
• Ability to design and develop data integration pipelines within Platform (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 Platform (Palantir Foundry)

• Data Analysis and Visualization:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data visualization techniques and tools to develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations within Platform(Palantir Foundry).

• Project Management:
• Experience in project management methodologies, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of solutions within scope and budget.

• 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:
• Strong leadership abilities, with the ability to lead and mentor 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 strategic business goals.
• Experience working closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging Palantir Foundry to drive

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

General Mills