GEGeneral Mills
Lead Consultant - Capital Project Management
Mumbai ₹7-12 LPA Posted 19 Jun 2025
FULL TIME
Capital Project Management
utility systems
Cost Estimation
Equipment Design
Job Description
Job Overview
Function Overview
- The Supply Chain Team manages end-to-end operations: planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics.
- Uses advanced analytics to optimize operations and adapt to market dynamics.
Purpose of the Role
- Support a US-based Project Manager by leading and providing technical expertise on capital projects.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and external partners to deliver efficient and sustainable manufacturing solutions.
Key Accountabilities
- Support leadership on capital project installations, including scope definition, budget, resources, and schedule.
- Provide capital project estimation for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Support IRR and sensitivity analysis for business decision-making.
- Assemble and manage long lead and capital definitive projects.
- Lead resources for US-managed projects.
- Assist in cash flow analysis.
- Communicate with Engineering Business Managers and Initiative Leaders regarding capital implementation.
- Ensure project delivery meets:
- Technical/quality standards
- Project Charter and manufacturing needs
- Schedule and capital budgets
- Start-up budget
- Set project philosophies and refine based on team input.
- Facilitate project decision-making throughout its life cycle.
- Collaborate with Start-up Managers, Lead Engineers, and Systems Engineers for effective communication.
- Manage engineering support for production start-up.
- Ensure project close-out including financial reconciliation and punchlist integrity.
- Participate in post-project reviews and compliance sign-offs.
- Requires travel (5% overall, 0–10% during execution/start-up, including possible weekends/holidays).
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years managing capital projects in manufacturing (preferably Food or FMCG).
- Proven record in plant upgrades, new installations, or greenfield/brownfield projects.
- Experience working with international teams or corporate environments.
- Understanding of plant operations, equipment design, and impact on resources and processes.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, environment, and human safety standards.
- Expertise in project scope definition, estimation, EAC tracking, and scope management.
- Strong performance on concurrent assignments and teamwork.
- Technical leadership, analytical problem-solving, adaptability, and professional conduct.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP certification.
- Experience in project planning, execution, and utility systems (HVAC, boilers, etc.).
- Familiarity with EHS, GMP, food safety standards, and sanitation design.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and vertical start-up tools/processes.
Must-Have Skills
- Mandatory hands-on capital project management experience in the Food or FMCG industry.
- Experience handling high-value and complex projects.