Commercialization & Partnerships Manager

USA 3M Company; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Commercialization & Partnerships Manager to lead portfolio analysis, reporting, and strategic growth initiatives.

You will collaborate across Global Portfolio Innovation, R&D, Marketing and Supply Chain to evaluate new growth platforms, manage partnerships, and provide executive-ready analyses and recommendations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years in commercialization, analytics or related fields, with on-site work four days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified prior to start.
• Seven (7) years of combined experience in commercialization, business strategy, analytics, portfolio management, business development, marketing, product management, or related functions in a private, public, government, or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret commercialization, portfolio, financial, and market data to enable tracking and executive communications.
• Develop and maintain commercialization reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics for portfolio health and pipeline progress.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of commercialization data used in reviews and reports.
• Facilitate resource prioritization and support portfolio management to improve focus and execution.
• Lead reviews for large, complex business questions, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Project management

Portfolio management

Business development

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Commercialization & Partnerships Manager

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. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Commercialization & Partnerships Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Analyze and interpret commercialization, portfolio, financial, and market data to enable tracking, support business decision-making, and aid in executive communications.
• Develop and maintain commercialization reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics that provide visibility to portfolio health, pipeline progress, and operating plan objectives.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of commercialization data used in business reviews, executive reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate resource prioritization processes and support portfolio management activities to improve focus, visibility, and execution of key business initiatives.
• Develop and perform reviews for large, complex business questions, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and tradeoffs while providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement of commercialization tools, reporting, and KPI visibility to increase organizational effectiveness and reduce manual effort.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across Global Portfolio Innovation Managers, R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Business Unit leadership to support commercialization readiness and business objectives.
• Support the evaluation of new growth platforms, business models, and commercialization opportunities through market, competitive, and profitability analyses.
• Research and evaluate external partnerships, emerging technologies, adjacent categories, and growth opportunities that align with business priorities.
• Prepare executive-level analyses, presentations, and recommendations that communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Lead or support strategic projects requiring strong collaboration, project management, and influence across multiple functions.
• Apply business and financial acumen to assess commercialization readiness, launch timing, revenue assumptions, and operating plan commitments.

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 (completed and verified prior to start)
• Seven (7) years of combined experience in commercialization, business strategy, analytics, portfolio management, business development, marketing, product management, or related functions in a private, public, government, or military environment

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

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to synthesize findings and develop business recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with commercialization portfolio management, new product introduction, or stage-gate processes.
• Familiarity with 3M Grow and commercialization reporting systems.
• Strong understanding of consumer products commercialization and growth strategy development.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and managing external partnerships or business development opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems, manage ambiguity, and drive process improvements through innovation.

Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic Relocation: Is not authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).

Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 11/05/2026 To 12/05/2026 Or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M.

This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned.

Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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