Process Improvement / Project Management Office Leader
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
This position leads medium‑ to large‑scale cross‑functional projects that advance the strategic vision of Marketing and deliver meaningful business impact. The role partners with Marketing teams across 3M, the Marketing Excellence Steering Committee, business leaders, and stakeholders to refine scope, develop project plans, and facilitate effective planning and communication. It leverages global, multi‑disciplinary resources to execute projects efficiently and uses data analytics to track performance, identify trends, and support data‑driven decision‑making across the PMO.
As a(n) PI/PMO Leader (Process Improvement and Project Management Office Leader), 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 multiple cross-functional projects to successful completion that are typically medium to large in scale with moderate risk and impact to the Business/Function.
Implementing innovative solutions to the organizations most complex global problems to help drive the strategic vision of Marketing and assist in executing aligned projects.
Collaborating with Marketing Organizations across 3M, Marketing Excellence Project Steering Committee, business management, stakeholders, and project team members to refine project scope, and oversees development of complete project plans.
Participates in project planning with project client and typically serves as a facilitator. Generates communication plans and executes them across the organization to ensure project support.
Leveraging global resources across Marketing as well as typically across several disciplines, to achieve timely completion of project deliverables.
Leverage data analytics to track project performance, identify trends, and support data‑driven decision‑making across the PMO.
Serving as a mentor/coach for other PMOs within the Marketing Function to help drive a culture of process improvement at all levels of the organization. Provides training on existing project leadership tools, methodologies, and LSS principals to multiple teams.
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 from an accredited university
Five (5) or more years of experience specifically in project management, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
LSS Black Belt certification, LSS Master Black Belt certification, or PMP certification
Previous experience within Marketing functions / organizations
10-15 years of related work experience
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 15% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: n/a
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, 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.
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