Project Manager

3M•Maplewood, MN

5d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The person hired for the position of Project Manager will oversee and coordinate a portfolio of consumer product NPI (New Product Introduction) projects, ensuring timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, owners, and deliverables are clearly tracked and communicated. This role will also lead vendor engagement and escalation processes, partner with cross-functional teams, and support portfolio governance through consistent reporting, documentation, and process improvements that improve visibility, accountability, and execution. As a Project Manager, 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: Building and maintaining a clear, accurate view of portfolio projects, including timelines, milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, issues, and key deliverables. Coordinating across project teams, stakeholders, and vendors to track progress, identify gaps, resolve issues, and help ensure deliverables are completed on time. Leading and improving vendor engagement processes, including intake, communication, follow-up, documentation, status tracking, and escalations. Supporting portfolio-level governance through status updates, dashboards, meeting materials, action logs, and clear communications for project teams and leaders. Driving consistency and continuous improvement in project tracking, reporting, documentation, and portfolio management practices to strengthen transparency, accountability, and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
6 year(s) of project management 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

Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline from an accredited institution
New product development experience
Experience with New Product Introduction Process and Executing Gate Reviews
Consumer product development experience
Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
Ability to influence including clarifying risks and opportunities with stakeholders
Experience leading global cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project
Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate a portfolio of consumer product NPI (New Product Introduction) projects, ensuring timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, owners, and deliverables are clearly tracked and communicated.
Lead vendor engagement and escalation processes.
Partner with cross-functional teams.
Support portfolio governance through consistent reporting, documentation, and process improvements.
Build and maintain a clear, accurate view of portfolio projects, including timelines, milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, issues, and key deliverables.
Coordinate across project teams, stakeholders, and vendors to track progress, identify gaps, resolve issues, and help ensure deliverables are completed on time.
Lead and improve vendor engagement processes, including intake, communication, follow-up, documentation, status tracking, and escalations.
Support portfolio-level governance through status updates, dashboards, meeting materials, action logs, and clear communications for project teams and leaders.
Drive consistency and continuous improvement in project tracking, reporting, documentation, and portfolio management practices to strengthen transparency, accountability, and execution.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.