Aerospace & Defense Portfolio Manager, USAC Growth Lead

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 165,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site work at 3M Center, Maplewood,‑

Job summary

3M is seeking an Area Portfolio Manager for USAC Aerospace & Defense, focusing on films. The role requires coordinating with global teams to drive portfolio growth, pricing, and launch strategies while delivering reliable demand plans and market insights.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strong analytical skills, and experience with 3M systems. On-site work at the Maplewood, MN center is expected with travel up to 20% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) combined years of experience in marketing, sales, channel management and/or customer service in a private, public, government or military environment
• Proficiency working in 3M systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, SAP, PowerBI, SFDC, GDPT/Vendavo/Vistex, Horizon)
• Skills including strong analytical/Excel capabilities, project management, experience leading cross-functional teams, and outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication

Responsibilities

• Drive area portfolio growth actions aligned to global strategy to support the USAC Portfolio OP attainment of $ Sales, OLCG% and Gross Margin $ at standard
• Execute the area operating plan including pricing strategy, product mix and marketing growth programs, in alignment with the Global Portfolio strategic marketing plan
• Lead and manage successful launch, commercialization and overall health of global NPI’s, NTI’s, and Grow Fast programs in the Area
• Deliver accurate demand plans to meet customer expectations
• Engage with sales teams, customers and industry partners to provide Area insights on customer and market trends to form new product development, marketing and growth strategies

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication (written & oral)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree in business/marketing (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

PowerBI

SFDC

Vendavo/Vistex

Horizon

Job description

3M is seeking an Area Portfolio Manager for USAC Aerospace & Defense, focusing on films. The role requires coordinating with global teams to drive portfolio growth, pricing, and launch strategies while delivering reliable demand plans and market insights.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strong analytical skills, and experience with 3M systems. On-site work at the Maplewood, MN center is expected with travel up to 20% domestically.