R01161104 HR Technology Portfolio Manager, Global Talent

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 164,612 - 201,193; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Paid Absences

Job summary

3M is seeking an experienced HR Technology Global Talent Portfolio Manager to oversee the end-to-end solution design for Global Talent systems.

This leadership role requires expertise in Workday and other key technologies while managing solutions across multiple HR domains. The position is located at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Competitive compensation and a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid absences are offered.

Qualifications

• Ten years of HR Technology experience in various environments.
• Eight years of Workday configuration experience in relevant modules.
• Advanced expertise in Workday Talent configuration.

Responsibilities

• Own technology roadmap for Global Talent solutions.
• Lead demand intake and assess complexity.
• Drive major initiatives from planning to deployment.

Skills

HR Technology experience

Workday configuration

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Fuel50

Paradox

SumTotal

Job description

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Technology Global Talent Portfolio Manager with deep expertise in Global Talent systems and processes, including performance, talent reviews, succession, goals, skills, development planning, internal mobility, and recruiting experience tools.

In this leadership role, you will own end‑to‑end solution design, roadmap execution, and delivery for Global Talent solutions, focusing on Workday as the system of record, supported by Fuel50, Paradox, and SumTotal.

You will serve as the primary technology partner to Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning, and Listening HR COEs, translating global strategies into scalable, high‑quality technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end technology roadmap and prioritization for Global Talent, Listening, and Learning technology solutions.
• Balance strategic initiatives, regulatory needs, enhancements, and operational support within the portfolio.
• Lead demand intake, assess complexity and dependencies, and align priorities with HR COEs and enterprise strategy.
• Drive major initiatives within the portfolio from planning through deployment and stabilization.
• Design, review, and approve the most complex Workday configurations across Talent, Performance, Skills, Goals, Succession, Reviews, and Talent Insights.
• Serve as the senior functional authority for Global Talent configurations and design decisions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, globally consistent, compliant, and aligned with architecture and data standards.
• Partner with technical teams on integrations, security, data flows, and overall system integrity.
• Lead Workday leads and analysts within the portfolio; assign work, provide functional guidance, and ensure quality.
• Review and approve configuration, testing artifacts, documentation, and release readiness.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to elevate technical expertise and delivery consistency across the team.
• Ensure work aligns with governance standards, design principles, and user experience expectations.
• Lead design sessions, roadmap discussions, and decision‑making forums with HR leaders and SMEs.
• Translate business strategy into clear technical direction and ensure alignment across interconnected systems.
• Act as the escalation point for complex portfolio decisions and cross‑domain dependencies.
• Provide functional oversight for career mobility (Fuel50), candidate experience and automation (Paradox), and global learning delivery (SumTotal). Ensure seamless integration and consistent user experience across platforms.
• Govern data standards, skills taxonomy, and process alignment across the talent ecosystem.
• Oversee Workday release management for Global Talent solutions, including feature evaluation, regression planning, testing strategy, and adoption.
• Evaluate new Workday features, SKUs, and emerging technologies relevant to Global Talent; recommend adoption where value exists.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, data quality, system performance, and user experience.
• Provide external insights, benchmarking, thought leadership within the Global Talent technology space.
• Stay current on HR technology trends, Workday innovations, and evolving talent practices.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and modernize talent processes at scale.
• Champion user‑centric design and data‑driven decision making across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (completed and verified prior to start)
• Ten (10) years of HR Technology experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Eight (8) years of Workday configuration experience in Talent, Performance, Succession, Skills, or related modules in a private, public, government or military environment
• Advanced Workday Talent configuration expertise (Performance, Talent, Goals, Skills, Succession)
• Experience with Fuel50, Paradox, SumTotal, and/or Workday Learning
• Strong portfolio, project, and vendor management experience
• Demonstrated ability to influence HR leaders and senior stakeholders
• Experience leading, mentoring, or performing quality oversight for analysts or delivery teams
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

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 travel.

Relocation

May be authorized.

Employment Eligibility

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Compensation & Benefits

Expected compensation range: $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. The range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered may vary based on factors including relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Benefits may include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits.

Additional information is available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Safety & Compliance

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.