Project Manager

3M; Maplewood (AL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

3M in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Project Manager to lead key divisional NPI programs with cross-functional teams, refining project scope and developing complete plans.

This role emphasizes collaboration across management and stakeholders, mentoring future leaders, and accelerating NPI launches to meet aggressive goals.

On-site role four days a week at the 3M Center with travel up to 10%; relocation assistance may be available, and 3M offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Eight years of experience in product development, engineering or commercialization with project leadership in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead key Divisional NPI programs with cross-functional teams to deliver new products.
• Collaborate with management, stakeholders, and project team to refine scope and develop plans.
• Create a culture of collaboration, teamwork and success with the team, customers and stakeholders.
• Mentor current and future team leaders; conduct training in project leadership skills as needed.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve NPI processes and accelerate launches.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or higher

Project leadership

PM Certification

Agile

SCRUM

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Description:

Project 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 Project 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:

• Leading key Divisional NPI programs with cross-functional teams to deliver new products to our customers
• Collaborating with business management, stakeholders, and project team members to refine project scope, and overseeing development of complete project plans.
• Creating a culture of collaboration, teamwork and success with the team, our customers and stakeholders.
• Mentoring existing and potential future team leaders within the business unit and division. Conduct training in project leadership skills as needed.
• Working with cross functional team to identify ways and implement actions to improve our NPI processes to help accelerate NPI launches and commercialization to meet aggressive NPI goals.

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) from an accredited institution.
• Eight (8) years of experience in a product development, engineering or commercialization role (lab, manufacturing or marketing) with specific experience(s) in project leadership in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Four (4) years of Project Management skills and expertise that may include PMP, Agile, SCRUM, Six Sigma, PPU, and DOE/statistical analysis in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Proven record of driving technology/products to commercialization
• Business acumen; demonstrated ability to work with business and cross-functional teams

• Strong communication skills at all levels with Stakeholder, Champions and team members.
• Understanding of 3M materials, key 3M technologies and processes.
• Understanding of 3M NPI systems and Corporate tools

• Ability to motivate, develop, and coach team personnel
• PMP Certification

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/international

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 $164,612 - $201,193, 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/.

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.