USAC Apps IT Portfolio Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

3M is seeking an experienced USAC Applications Portfolio Manager in Maplewood, MN. The role leads IT portfolio lifecycle, directs resource delivery, and drives regional IT strategy while coordinating with global teams.

You will oversee project prioritization, spend governance, and alignment with corporate standards, with travel up to 5%. Eligibility requires strong leadership and a background in IT or supply chain. Maplewood location preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with seven years of IT or supply chain experience.
• Or a high school diploma with ten years IT/technical experience.
• Five years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or software portfolio management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, communicate and direct multiple IT activities, resources and policies.
• Direct lifecycle management of an application portfolio including health and debt.
• Set medium term IT strategy and operating plans with leadership input.
• Manage IT-related spend and establish technology standards.
• Lead and sponsor IT improvement projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate with leadership and business teams to align projects and changes.

Skills

IT experience

Supply chain experience

Leadership and supervision

Communication skills

Project planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description:

3M is seeking an application Portfolio Manager for the USAC Applications IT organization**.

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 diversity 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 USAC Applications Portfolio Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Plan, organize, communicate and direct multiple IT activities, resources and policies.
• Responsible for the life-cycle management of application portfolio including; overall health, addressing technical debt, PMT/ITSM maintenance, ITCP completion and understanding the cost to serve.
• Work as part of the leadership team to set medium term IT strategic direction, operating plans and help develop the organization’s long-term strategy. Set short-term strategic direction and operating plans for the team
• Provide input for establishing, and responsible for managing, IT-related spend.
• Implement corporate and regional technology standards and processes.
• Evaluate the businesses needs regarding IT systems, equipment, data, support, and training in alignment with IT direction.
• Provide direct supervision of a team aligned to the Portfolio Focus Area
• Manage and prioritize projects across the organization, set development priorities and plans for organization resources
• Initiate, lead, approve and sponsor various IT improvement activities and projects
• Regularly communicate with leadership teams, corporate technical teams and functional leaders
• Communicate with technical and business teams across multiple functional and organizational levels to obtain approval, cooperation and change acceptance on projects, requests and activities

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) with seven (7) years of experience in IT or Supply Chain in a public, private or military environment.

-OR

• High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) with ten (10) years of experiencein IT and/or technical role in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Five (5) years prior supervisory experience
• Five (5) years of manufacturing environment experience
• Five (5) years software portfolio management experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills in supervising people, teams and/or projects including direction of others and allocation of resources. Possess understanding of team dynamics and how to resolve conflict.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, problem solving, time management, and project planning skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated individual who communicates and influences with credibility and confidence; strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to maintain working relationships from a distance.
• Experience with managing a diverse set of applications that leverage different technologies

Work Location:

• Maplewood, MN OR USAC Manufacturing Location at least 4 days per week

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Not 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.

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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:

• 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/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/14/2026 To 10/14/2026 Or until filled

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