Jessica Keller (Zauhar)
About Jessica Keller (Zauhar)
Jessica Keller (Zauhar) is the Strategic Portfolio Manager at the Digital Transformation Office of General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Company
Jessica Keller (Zauhar) is currently employed at General Mills as Strategic Portfolio Manager in the Digital Transformation Office. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, General Mills is a major multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods. With a global presence, the company manages a diverse portfolio of products that includes well-known brands such as Cheerios, Häagen-Dazs, and Betty Crocker.
Title
Jessica Keller holds the position of Strategic Portfolio Manager in the Digital Transformation Office at General Mills. In this role, she is responsible for driving alignment and connections between short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning with key stakeholders. Her responsibilities include overseeing large and dynamic portfolios of work, managing both financial and resourcing aspects, and partnering with Executive and Senior Leaders to accelerate the company’s digital transformation efforts.
Previous Work Experience
Jessica Keller has diverse experience in finance and strategy across several organizations. She worked as Assistant Treasurer at the Center for Diagnostic Imaging for five months in 2016 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to that, she spent five years at Cargill focusing on North American Corn Oil Merchandising from 2011 to 2016 in Wayzata, Minnesota. Additionally, she was a Sr. Treasury Analyst at Lawson Software for two years from 2009 to 2011, and a Treasury Analyst at UnitedHealth Group from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Keller earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Miami University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. With a strong foundation in finance, she has gained specific expertise in coordinating large projects, driving digital transformation, and aligning various planning horizons with organizational goals. Her educational background underpins her ability to manage large portfolios and navigate complex financial landscapes.
Project Leadership
Jessica Keller led the coordination for a McKinsey project, delivering the DDnA Enterprise Roadmap and Pipeline based on need and affordability. This initiative is an example of her capability to orchestrate complex and impactful projects. With a focus on delivering strategic outcomes, she plays a crucial role in aligning people, processes, and technology to meet organizational goals. Her project management skills are enhanced by her ability to engage key stakeholders and ensure the successful execution of strategic plans.