Senior IT Digital Program Manager

IT Digital Program Manager

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 Digital IT Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Leading the execution of the most critical and high-profile Digital IT programs, ensuring they align with 3M’s strategic objectives and deliver transformative results.

• Ensuring programs are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of program milestones.

• Partnering with functional managers to secure the necessary top talent for program teams and ensure clear role definitions and expectations.

• Identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies to minimize impact on program outcomes.

• Engaging with senior leadership and stakeholders to provide transparent communication and regular updates on program status.

• Managing vendor relationships to ensure that contractual terms are met, and services are delivered according to expectations.

• Negotiating contracts and managing procurement processes to align with program goals and sourcing policies.

• Overseeing the program budget, including forecasting, tracking expenditures, and ensuring financial accountability and cost-effectiveness.

• Promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the program management team and across the organization.

• Fostering a proactive approach to conflict and crisis management, demonstrating a keen ability to swiftly navigate and amicably resolve disputes, thereby safeguarding program continuity and momentum.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or higher (completed and verified prior to start)

• Fifteen (15) years IT professional (or similar) experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

• Five (5) years’ experience in significant leadership roles on complex global programs in a private, public, government or military environment.

• Five (5) years’ experience in overseeing global teams in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop high-performing teams within a matrixed organization.

• Experience in vendor management, including contract negotiations and evaluation of vendor performance.

• Proficiency in budget management ($1M+), with a proven track record of maximizing resource efficiency and cost savings.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams.

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Proven track record of strategic planning and execution, with a focus on delivering results.

• A commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives.

• Financial acumen and experience in managing multi-million dollar budgets and financial reporting.

• PMI PMP and/or PgMP certification

Work location - On site at least 4 days a week at one of these sites:

• Maplewood, MN

• Austin, TX

Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international (Depending on candidate location and Program assignment)

Relocation Assistance: Not available

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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