Senior IT Digital Program Manager

Job Description

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 IT Digital Program Manager, you will lead complex, multi‑million‑dollar digital initiatives from initial concept through production launch. You will drive enterprise‑wide technical programs, manage cross‑functional delivery teams, and ensure alignment with 3M’s strategic objectives. In this role, you will make an impact by:

• Leading end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale, complex Digital IT programs, including inception, planning, execution, and production rollout.
• Managing multiple interconnected projects under a unified program structure, ensuring technical alignment and coordinated delivery.
• Overseeing complex technical implementations and partnering with IT, engineering, and business teams to ensure successful integration.
• Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders up to the SVP level, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and timely decision‑making.
• Collaborating with functional leaders to build high‑performing program teams and ensure clear ownership across workstreams.
• Identifying program risks and dependencies early, implementing proactive mitigation strategies, and maintaining program stability.
• Managing vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring delivery quality aligns with program goals and sourcing requirements.
• Owning program financials, including forecasting, tracking, and ensuring accountability for multi‑million‑dollar budgets.
• Driving transparent, structured program reporting to leadership, enabling informed decisions and predictable delivery outcomes.
• Demonstrating strong conflict‑resolution skills and maintaining program momentum through ambiguity and complex stakeholder dynamics.

Your Skills And Expertise

• 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 (Depends on candidate location and Program assignment)

Relocation Assistance

Not available

Legal work authorization

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $221,591 - $270,834, 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:

Pay & Benefits Overview:

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.

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.