Job Description:

Job Title

Senior Design Operations Project 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 Senior Design Operations 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 be responsible for the coordination of packaging art production, and design team operations activities within our Safety and Industrial Business Group.

Here, you will make an impact by:

Leading the production and execution of packaging artwork and small-scale design adaptation for projects simple to complex in scope.
Driving artwork consistency and design content accuracy within the guidelines of the brand
Collaborating across many functions/disciplines within 3M (marketing, manufacturing, regulatory, etc.) and with external production agencies
Managing project estimates, budget, and timelines with internal and external partners
Adapting and working well with defined approaches, systems and processes while driving continuous improvement to improve operational efficiency
Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external agency partners

Your Skills and Expertise

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

Bachelors degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Ten (10) combined years of working experience in project management and/or packaging production management within the creative and/or printing industry in a private, public, government or military environment

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

Seven (7) years of experience in art production or graphic arts field in a private, public, government or military environment
In-depth packaging design knowledge and experience with print production.
Knowledge of FDA regulation and uniform packaging laws and regulations important.
General understanding of current print processes (flexo, offset, digital, etc.) and how the artwork build impacts the total cost to print.
Ability to manage high volumes, shifting priorities, and tight timelines.
Attention to detail and strong time management skills.

Work location: Hybrid, Maplewood MN (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN at least 3 days per week)

Travel: May include up to 10% travel

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in a country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $109,202 - $133,469, 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 04/24/2025 To 05/24/2025 Or until filled

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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