Director – Global Make to Deliver Manufacturing Application Portfolio Leader (MTD)

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 250,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Director to lead the Global Make to Deliver Manufacturing Application Portfolio. The role is based in Maplewood, MN, on-site, with up to 10% travel.

You will design and deliver Manufacturing IT applications globally, including ERP, MES, and OT convergence, while shaping the roadmap to align with business strategy. Candidates should bring extensive IT leadership, ERP/MES deployment in manufacturing, and experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Ten (10) years core IT experience leading development and support of business requirements in various environments.
• Five (5) years systems experience with IT, OT, EHS or business process.
• Ten (10) years ERP & MES development & deployment experience in manufacturing space.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design, Development and support for all Manufacturing IT Applications globally including ERP, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Product Lifecycle Management, MES, Inventory, Subcontracting, Engineering & OT convergence.
• Articulate a vision and roadmap for Manufacturing Applications aligned to business strategy.
• Drive change through tactical leadership of people, systems & process.
• Support asset divestitures, spin offs, closures, moves and acquisitions.
• Lead business relationship in scope, cost, priority and strategic plan.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing IT team in a global context.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder communication

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

IT leadership experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

ERP

MES

Job description

Job Description

Make to Deliver Manufacturing Application Portfolio Leader (MTD)

Director – Global Make to Deliver Manufacturing Application Portfolio Leader (MTD)

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

• Lead the Design, Development and support for all Manufacturing IT Applications globally including ERP, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Product Lifecycle Management, MES, Inventory, Subcontracting, Engineering & OT convergence.
• Articulate a vision and roadmap for Manufacturing Applications aligned to business strategy
• Drive change through tactical leadership of people, systems & process
• Support asset divestitures, spin offs, closures, moves and acquisitions
• Lead business relationship in the assemblance of scope, cost, priority and strategic plan
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of IT professionals, Thrive in a truly global environment with distributed geography, language, culture

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. (completed and verified prior to start)
• Ten (10) years core IT experience leading development, support of business requirements in a public, private, government, or military environment.
• Five (5) years systems experience with IT, OT, EHS or business process
• Ten (10) years ERP & MES development & deployment experience in a Manufacturing space in a public, private, government, or military environment.

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

• Strong financial acumen
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and edge computing in a factory environment.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both plant-floor operators and executive C-suite stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights.
• Strong leadership skills to drive cultural and technological adoption during digital transformations.
• A proactive approach to troubleshooting high-stakes production downtime events.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors.

Work location:

• Maplewood, MN
• 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%

Relocation Assistance:

May be 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 $250,253 - $305,864, 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 08/07/2026 To 09/06/2026 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.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @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/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.