Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Lead

Job Description:

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Lead, 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:

• Serving as a division Global PLM Lead
• Leading and coordinating the global roll-out of PLM within the division, for implementation of Safety and Industrial Business Group (SIBG)/Electrical Markets Division (EMD) global standardized processes for division documentation
• Coordinating the global EMD roll-out of new PLM modules, such as Bills of Material (BOMs), Change Management Process (CMP), Claims Lists and Substantiation, New Product Introduction (NPI) Data Packages, Formulation Management, etc., and possibly other related digital enterprise solutions in support of Advance 3M initiatives
• Collaborating with the corporate and SIBG PLM leads to ensure EMD solutions follow the corporate and SIBG guidelines, and with the division stakeholders for alignment on prioritization and schedule for implementation of EMD processes and PLM solutions.
• Working with the appropriate colleagues to ensure division standard operating procedures are written and/or updated to reflect the new processes
• Coordinating with division stakeholders to determine and execute on data requirements for product performance attributes, and developing PLM structure for appropriate documentation and tracking
• Coordinating training for the global division PLM users and serving as a PLM subject matter expert; working with other regional PLM administrators to ensure consistency

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of combined experience with Documentation Management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, and/or Project Management in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience working with business teams and Information Technology (IT) to drive results
• Experience leading global and diverse teams
• Curiosity/willingness to learn new concepts, especially related to data handling and digital advancements
• Process-oriented
• Experience managing multiple projects with tight deadlines

Work location:

• Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN OR Austin, TX.
• Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international
• Relocation: May be authorized

 

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

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

 

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

 

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

 

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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 $122,292 - $149,468, 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 11/11/2025 To 12/11/2025 Or until filled

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