Capex engineering, Project Management and Ops Excellence Leader
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Management
Operations Management
Job Title
Sr Manager, Operations Excellence and PMO
Job DescriptionChoosing 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 variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3
Mers.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
Demonstrates recognized expertise in project leadership and Supply chain practice while also maintaining expertise in a functional area sufficient to carry out project leadership duties. Assumes responsibility, with minimal supervision, for projects which are typically medium to large in scale with moderate risk and impact to the Division/Business/Staff unit. Possesses expertise in project leadership that is recognized within multiple Divisions and/or within the company.
Serves as mentor to existing and potential future team leaders within the business unit, Business/ Staff management, and stakeholders. Maintains expertise in a functional area sufficient to carry out project leadership duties and to effectively leverage a network of company and industry resources. Reports to Director of Distribution Improvement & Global Standards in 3M Global Logistics. As a Sr Manager, Operations Excellence And PMO In Global Logistics 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 Managing Cross-Functional Supply Chain Projects, Distribution Center Project Management, Lead PMO and Standardization. Simultaneously leads multiple cross-functional project teams in Supply Chain to successful completion of projects that are typically medium to large in scale with moderate risk and impact to the Division/Business/Staff unit. Representative complexity of a typical individual project would be <
12 key deliverables (1), 12-24 months in duration, with 10-20 team members. Alternatively, may lead a single high risk / high opportunity project. Collaborates with Program Manager, business management, stakeholders, and project team members to refine project scope, and oversees development of complete project plans which may require modification of existing Work Breakdown Structures (2). Participates in project planning with project client and typically serves as a facilitator.
Generates communication plans and executes them across the Business/Staff unit to ensure project support. Leverages global resources across the Supply Chain/ Logistics as well as typically across several disciplines, to achieve timely completion of project deliverables. Has ability to partner with peers in outside organizations and may serve as primary representative of company to external contacts. Makes decisions with business leaders on forecasting the budget.
Controls the approved project budget. May oversee and/or authorize payments to vendors. (60%)
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial engineering, business or related field
- PMP certification or Lean Six Sigma related Project Management certification
- Ten (10+) years of experience in supply chain, distribution, or operations excellence in a private, public, government or military environment
- Five (5+) years of experience in project leadership or operations excellence
- Certifications in CSCP, CLTD, SC Pro or APICS
- Experience with implementing Automation in Fulfillment/ Distribution centers
- Transformation management experience
- Problem-Solving
Skills:
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