IT Enterprise Applications Technical Project Manager

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking an IT Enterprise Applications Technical Project Manager to lead complex initiatives in vulnerability remediation, modernization, and platform risk reduction. You will define plans, track progress, and manage multiple projects across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and architecture teams.

The role requires strong risk management and the ability to translate technical requirements into actionable work packages in a global, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Technology field.
• Six years of IT projects in an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects focused on vulnerability remediation and modernization.
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application and architecture teams to plan and track remediation.
• Develop plans, timelines, milestones, risks and status reports for multiple initiatives.
• Coordinate remediation efforts across application portfolios and technology refresh activities.
• Facilitate prioritization of technical debt based on business and security impact.
• Ensure remediation plans align with enterprise architecture and security standards.

Skills

Project management

Jira

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Smartsheet

MS Project

PMP

Agile

Scrum Master

ITIL

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability remediation

Technical debt

Application modernization

Risk management

Enterprise apps

Cloud platforms

Identity management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

IT Enterprise Applications Technical Project Manager

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 an IT Enterprise Applications Technical Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading technical projects focused on vulnerability remediation, technical debt reduction, application modernization, and platform risk mitigation.
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application, and architecture teams to assess findings, define remediation plans, and track progress.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and status reporting for multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts across application portfolios, including patching, upgrades, configuration changes, decommissioning, and technology refresh activities.
• Facilitate prioritization of technical debt based on business impact, security risk, operational risk, compliance needs, and resource availability.
• Track remediation progress against defined service-level expectations, risk thresholds, and project commitments.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure remediation plans are realistic, actionable, and aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards.

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 in Business, Computer Science, or Technology field (completed and verified prior to start)
• Six (6) years of IT projects in an enterprise environment in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, application lifecycle management, infrastructure dependencies, cybersecurity concepts, and technology risk.
• Experience managing projects related to vulnerability remediation, application upgrades, technical debt reduction, modernization, or platform stabilization.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum Master, ITIL, or cybersecurity-related certification.
• Experience working with vulnerability management tools or processes, such as Qualys, Wiz, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise application portfolios, including ERP, HR, finance, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, identity and access management, middleware, databases, integrations, and application hosting environments.
• Experience with application rationalization, end-of-life technology remediation, software currency programs, or cyber risk reduction initiatives.
• Background working in a regulated, global, or large matrixed enterprise environment.

Work location

• This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international

Relocation: Is not authorized

Employment Eligibility

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.

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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/.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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