Job Description

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Position Title

Lead Technical Architect - Analytics Platforms

Function/Group

Digital & Technology

Location

Mumbai

Shift Timing

Regular

Role Reports to

Sr. Manager - Analytics Platforms

Remote/Hybrid/in-Office

Hybrid 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 Haagen-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 a provided Link





Purpose of the role

• This role of Lead Technical Architect in Analytics Platforms team will be responsible for End-to-End Palantir platform management, Governance & Security controls, Setting best practices, proving foundry expertise to project teams to fast-track Palantir Foundry implementation in General Mills






KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Palantir Foundry Platform Management - Project Setup, provisioning process, configuration, monitoring definition, Fin Ops structure governance, strategy, and security.
• Construct code & process review sessions to ensure compliance with established standards, governance policies, cost effective, and performance guidelines.
• Design and implement automated workflows and processes within Palantir Foundry to support real-time health metrics for operational decision-making.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of data pipelines and applications to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Solution/Enterprise Architects, data scientists, engineers, analysts and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and effective use of Palantir Foundry.
• Develop Proof-of-Concept projects to validate new architectures and solutions
• Implement data integration solutions to ingest, transform and manage large datasets from various sources into Palantir Foundry ensuring data quality, consistency and security throughout the data life cycle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Platform Experience (Palantir Foundry):
+ In-depth understanding of Palantir platform capabilities - Permissions & Controls, Data scheduling, ETL, Ontology Management, Downstream applications (Workshop, Slate, Map, Etc.).
+ 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), Snowflex, AWS, Azure
+ Experience with Platform management, Architecture & Data Engineering.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS



• Broad FMCG Business and Technology expertise
• Good knowledge on Platform Management, Data Engineering & Architecture, AI, ML, ETL, Application Development Experience.
• Agile / SCRUM Delivery experience
• Excellent academics
• Results-oriented, high energy, self-motivated
• High level understanding of Platforms and GCP Cloud architecture