Portfolio Leader, Semiconductor Materials

3M; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 287,000 - 351,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

3M is seeking a Portfolio Leader, Semiconductor Materials, to drive strategy and portfolio direction for advanced semiconductor materials. The role leads a global cross-functional team across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas and collaborates with senior leadership to set long‑term plans.

The position requires a strong track record in P&L leadership, market strategy, and executive communication. On-site work at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN is expected, with travel up to 20% and relocation possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Twelve (12) years of semiconductor/manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Five (5) years of experience in a P&L leadership role managing teams of at least ten (10) members.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy and portfolio direction for advanced semiconductor materials.
• Lead a global cross-functional team across multiple time zones.
• Set long‑term strategic direction and operating plans for complex markets and product lines.
• Provide marketing leadership across insights, market research, pricing, and CRM strategy.
• Coach and develop team members to optimize pricing, merchandising, and sales analytics.

Skills

P&L leadership

Team leadership

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Coaching & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

MBA

Master’s in chemical engineering or related field

Job description

La description Portfolio Leader, Semiconductor Materials 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 Portfolio Leader, Semiconductor Materials, 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:

• Driving strategy and portfolio direction for advanced semiconductor materials
• Leading and aligning a global, cross-functional team operating across multiple time zones including APAC, EMEA, and the Americas
• Consulting with the leadership team to set and execute long‑term strategic direction and operating plans for complex markets and product lines.
• Developing business strategies and creating solutions for highly complex, multi‑faceted challenges.
• Providing marketing leadership across customer insights, economic analysis, market research, new product introductions, strategic planning, integrated communications, pricing, and CRM strategy and platform design.
• Ensuring the application of appropriate marketing principles and establishing standards and performance measures for assigned business areas or product lines.
• Planning, organizing, and directing all marketing activities and policies across multiple disciplines, including market research, channel/product marketing, digital, business/market development, branding, pricing, new product introduction, price maintenance, deviated pricing, bids and quotes, business agreements, merchandising, price optimization, analytics, accrual management, and rebates.
• Coaching and developing team members to optimize pricing, merchandising, processes, CRM utilization, sales processes, sales operations analytics, and customer insights.
• Leading strategic growth initiatives for assigned business areas.
• Serving at the Management Operations Committee or Leadership Team level for large, complex international subsidiaries.

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)
• Twelve (12) years of semiconductor/ or manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) years of experience in a P&L leadership role managing teams of at least ten (10) members in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• MBA and Master’s degree in chemical engineering, material science or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience leading a portfolio of products totaling over $200 Million
• Experience setting strategy and vision for organizations of over 20 product managers
• Experience leading a global team spanning multiple time‑zones, with an emphasis on APAC market
• More than Fifteen (15) years of semiconductor/ or manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Strategic leadership with strong decision‑making capability
• Executive‑level communication and stakeholder influence
• Coaching, developing, and inspiring high‑performing teams

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 20% domestic/international

Relocation

May be authorized

Visa and Citizenship

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.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is $287,281 - $351,122, 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.).

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Employee Agreement

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 Grade7 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 leave3M.