Portfolio Operations Division Manager, Industrial Adhesives and Tape Division

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Maplewood, MN, USA
In-Office
188K-230K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Other • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Leads portfolio operations for the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, overseeing material phase-ins and phase-outs, new material creation, extensions, and master data governance. Establishes global portfolio change priorities, allocates resources, leads cross-functional projects, and drives process and tool improvements. Manages, trains, and develops direct reports while providing task-level and project guidance across teams to improve customer experience, productivity, and operational efficiency.
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Job Description:

Portfolio Operations Division Manager, Industrial Adhesives and Tape Division

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 Portfolio Operations Division 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:

  • Leading a portfolio operations team supporting the Industrial Adhesive and Tapes Division with their phase-in/phase-out material requests, new material create and extensions, and maintaining master data quality through data governance
  • Consulting with division and cross-functional teams to establish global portfolio change initiative priorities and assigning resources as needed
  • Leading multiple cross functional projects while managing, training, and developing a team of direct reports.
  • Engaging with division and corporate teams to drive process and tool changes to improve customer experience and internal productivity/efficiencies.
  • Majority of complex portfolio change projects require hypothetical thinking to determine best solutions, in-depth interpretation, and analysis for significantly different situations.  
  • Providing direct task-level guidance to team members as necessary as well as overall project guidance to multiple teams to maintain focus on common objectives.

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)
  • Seven (7) years of marketing or business operations experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

  • Master of Business Administration degree from an accredited institution
  • Five (5) or more years of experience leading teams in ERP deployments or Master Data applications in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Experience in leading and influencing cross-functional projects and teams
  • Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and deliver results in a high-pressure, high-profile environment
  • Experience in managing others

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 10%[domestic/international]

Relocation: Maybe 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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For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, 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 08/31/2026 To 09/30/2026 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.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Seven or more years of marketing or business operations experience
  • Master of Business Administration degree
  • Five or more years of experience leading teams in ERP deployments or Master Data applications
  • Experience leading and influencing cross-functional projects and teams
  • Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly and deliver results in a high-pressure, high-profile environment
  • Experience managing others
  • Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship

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