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Job Description:
Job Title
Senior Project 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
As a
Senior Project Leader
, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. In this role, you will make an impact by driving successful new product introductions (NPI) and commercialization initiatives across cross-functional teams.
Your Impact
Leading teams for Product Development and Commercialization
Leverage your expertise in project management tools and techniques to lead multiple cross-functional NPI teams from concept through launch using 3M's NPI framework-defining scope, milestones, and deliverables while ensuring on-time, high-quality results that meet customer needs.
Building High-Performing Teams
Build, motivate, and guide high-performing teams through clear direction, empowerment, and accountability. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, performance, and continuous improvement
Maintaining Close Stakeholder Alignment and Engagement
Develop and execute communication and risk management plans that ensure visibility, transparency, and proactive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders, including business/marketing, laboratory, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and supply chain.
Building Networks and Leveraging Global Resources
Cultivate strong partnerships and networks within ASD, across 3M, and with external suppliers and customers to accelerate delivery of differentiated solutions to the market.
Mentoring and Developing Others
Serve as a mentor and coach to team members and peers-sharing best practices in project leadership, NPI processes, and cross-functional collaboration. Champion project management excellence through training and knowledge sharing.
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).
Eight (8) years of manufacturing, product engineering, and/or product development experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
Three (3) years of experience in project leadership.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Advanced degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution
Three (3) years of project management and/or PMP Certification
Experience with Agile/Scrum project management methodologies
Knowledge of the 3M Grow NPI framework and software
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of six sigma methodologies and tools
Experience leading teams and systems for continuous improvement
Work location: On-site, 4-days a week
Maplewood, MN
Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN
at least 4 days per week
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international travel
Relocation Assistance: May be 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.
Chat with Max
For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting
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 (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/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/28/2025 To 11/27/2025 Or until filled
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.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here (http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf) , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.
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.
Job Title
Senior Project 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
As a
Senior Project Leader
, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. In this role, you will make an impact by driving successful new product introductions (NPI) and commercialization initiatives across cross-functional teams.
Your Impact
Leading teams for Product Development and Commercialization
Leverage your expertise in project management tools and techniques to lead multiple cross-functional NPI teams from concept through launch using 3M's NPI framework-defining scope, milestones, and deliverables while ensuring on-time, high-quality results that meet customer needs.
Building High-Performing Teams
Build, motivate, and guide high-performing teams through clear direction, empowerment, and accountability. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, performance, and continuous improvement
Maintaining Close Stakeholder Alignment and Engagement
Develop and execute communication and risk management plans that ensure visibility, transparency, and proactive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders, including business/marketing, laboratory, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and supply chain.
Building Networks and Leveraging Global Resources
Cultivate strong partnerships and networks within ASD, across 3M, and with external suppliers and customers to accelerate delivery of differentiated solutions to the market.
Mentoring and Developing Others
Serve as a mentor and coach to team members and peers-sharing best practices in project leadership, NPI processes, and cross-functional collaboration. Champion project management excellence through training and knowledge sharing.
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).
Eight (8) years of manufacturing, product engineering, and/or product development experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
Three (3) years of experience in project leadership.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Advanced degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution
Three (3) years of project management and/or PMP Certification
Experience with Agile/Scrum project management methodologies
Knowledge of the 3M Grow NPI framework and software
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of six sigma methodologies and tools
Experience leading teams and systems for continuous improvement
Work location: On-site, 4-days a week
Maplewood, MN
Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN
at least 4 days per week
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international travel
Relocation Assistance: May be 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.
Chat with Max
For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting
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 (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/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/28/2025 To 11/27/2025 Or until filled
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.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here (http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf) , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.
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.