R&D Division Operations Leader: Strategy to Execution

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 222,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Minnesota is seeking a Division Operations Leader, R&D to translate strategy into disciplined execution across the R&D function. You will partner with functional leaders, HR, Finance, Communications, and the Division PMO to align priorities, strengthen operating practices, and improve visibility to performance, resources, and risks.

This role leads strategy deployment, operating rhythm, portfolio insight, and cross-functional leadership, with travel up to 20% and on-site work in Maplewood,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in science, engineering, business or operations.
• Five years of commercialization, product development, program management, operations, or related experience.
• Three years of leadership or management in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to translate strategy into priorities and operating plans.
• Experience developing KPIs, resource models, and portfolio views.
• Strong facilitation and executive-influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D strategy deployment with functional heads to define objectives and roadmaps.
• Drive operating discipline and address gaps with corrective actions.
• Strengthen resource planning and connect data to portfolio processes.
• Lead the R&D operating rhythm with cadences, agendas, and decisions.
• Develop and monitor performance measures and governance.
• Coordinate organization evolution and implement changes.
• Improve portfolio insight with models and decision-support.
• Enable leadership effectiveness by surfacing risks and options.

Skills

Five years exp

Leadership experience

Strategy translation

Cross-functional team

KPIs & decision support

Ambiguity handling

Executive influence

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in science, engineering, business or operations

Job description

3M in Minnesota is seeking a Division Operations Leader, R&D to translate strategy into disciplined execution across the R&D function. You will partner with functional leaders, HR, Finance, Communications, and the Division PMO to align priorities, strengthen operating practices, and improve visibility to performance, resources, and risks.

This role leads strategy deployment, operating rhythm, portfolio insight, and cross-functional leadership, with travel up to 20% and on-site work in Maplewood,