ESC Project Leader

3M; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking an ESC Project Leader in Bengaluru (Hebbal, Karnataka) with a hybrid work setup. You will drive end-to-end projects, engage diverse stakeholders, and ensure governance, risk management, and measurable benefits.

Strong background in supply chain and project leadership is essential. The role requires PMP/PRINCE2 and Agile delivery certifications, plus extensive cross-functional collaboration across global teams and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning logistics, engineering, manufacturing operations, network with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Advanced certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) and Agile delivery (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects end‑to‑end with clear scope and effective control across time, cost, and quality within defined guardrails.
• Engage stakeholders to support delivery through clear communication and alignment.
• Ensure governance and control by managing risks, maintaining documentation, and escalating key issues with mitigation actions.
• Align project outcomes to business goals, track benefits, and support sustainable adoption.
• Foster strong team collaboration, apply suitable methodologies, and drive continuous improvement in delivery practices.

Skills

PM certifications

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:

Job Description

ESC Project Leader

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The Project Leader delivers projects that drive strategic improvements across ESC, ensures efficient execution through collaboration and innovative ways of working and leads projects end-to-end while engaging stakeholders to achieve results.

You would be expected to:

• Deliver projects end‑to‑end with clear scope and effective control across time, cost, and quality within defined guardrails.
• Engage stakeholders to support delivery through clear communication and alignment.
• Ensure governance and control by managing risks, maintaining documentation, and escalating key issues with mitigation actions.
• Align project outcomes to business goals, track benefits, and support sustainable adoption.
• Foster strong team collaboration, apply suitable methodologies, and drive continuous improvement in delivery practices.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field with minimum 5+ years of project management experience
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning logistics, engineering, manufacturing operations, network with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Advanced certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) and Agile delivery (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) are required.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience with AI, digital transformation, or emerging technologies in project delivery
• Proven ability to lead end-to‑end projects across Agile and Waterfall environments and manage risks
• Strong problem‑solving skills to analyse processes and drive improvements
• Effective communication and collaboration with diverse, cross‑functional stakeholders

Work Location: Hebbal, Bangalore (Karnataka), Hybrid Mode

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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