HR Technology Portfolio Manager, Global Talent

3M•Maplewood, MN

37d•$188,251 - $230,084•Onsite

About The Position

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, with a strong emphasis 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. This role requires deep Workday Talent expertise, strong product and portfolio ownership, and the ability to lead Workday leads and analysts while driving complex initiatives across multiple platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (completed and verified prior to start)
Eight (8) years of HR Technology experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Five (5) years of Workday configuration experience in Talent, Performance, Succession, Skills, or related modules in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Advanced Workday Talent configuration expertise (Performance, Talent, Goals, Skills, Succession).
Experience with Fuel50, Paradox, SumTotal, and/or Workday Learning.
Workday Pro certification preferred.
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.

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 and cross‑domain solutions, particularly 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.
Serve as the primary technology partner to Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning, and Listening HR COEs.
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 and guidance 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.
Ensure solution integrity, UX quality, compliance, and adherence to enterprise standards.
Provide external insights, benchmarking, and 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.
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.