Manufacturing Network Project Leader

As the Manufacturing Network Project Leader, 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:

• Project lead of strategic and complex transitional Supply Chain projects with cross‑functional and global project teams. This includes end‑to‑end responsibility from scoping to execution.
• Definition of scope, targets, deliverables, schedules, dependencies, resources and milestones together with the senior leadership.
• Ensuring the deliverables of the project stages and preparing the stage‑gate decision meetings. Responsible for cost, deadlines, quality, resources and compliance with 3M policies.
• Manage Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions (RAID) logs across initiatives to mitigate derailments, proactively escalating significant risks where necessary.
• Act as the primary escalation contact for functional and cross‑functional project challenges.
• Continuously refine project methodologies and train stakeholders in effective implementation practices.
• Offer structured support to leaders and teams during challenging transitions, recognizing the emotional and operational impact of organizational evolution.
• Manage and administrate project reporting and governance systems. Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Adherence and improvements of the related processes, systems, standards and tools.

• Proven expertise in strategic project leadership within large‑scale corporate environments or similar transformation roles.
• Delivery‑focused with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to conceptualize strategic priorities while tracking granular implementation details (RAID logs, dependencies).
• Strong financial acumen and proven track record in financial operations alignment and project value realization.
• Advanced interpersonal communications tailored to address leadership, transformation teams, and functional areas comprehensively.
• Proven Change Management skills and ability to lead teams through change and adapt to different circumstances.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify gaps and provide solution‑driven insights.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or an equivalent field.
• PMP or related certifications (e.g., DMAIC Lean Six Sigma BB, Agile Scrum Master, …) are strongly preferred.

$70-$80/HR