USAC Area Portfolio Manager

Job Description:

Job Title
Area Portfolio 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 diversity 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 an USAC Aerospace & Defense Portfolio Manager for Functional and Design Films, 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:

• Driving area portfolio growth actions aligned to global strategy to support the USAC Portfolio OP attainment of $ Sales, OLCG% and Gross Margin $ at standard
• Executing the area operating plan including pricing strategy, product mix and marketing growth programs, in alignment with the Global Portfolio strategic marketing plan
• Leading and managing successful launch, commercialization and overall health of global NPI’s, NTI’s, and Grow Fast programs in the Area
• Delivering accurate demand plans to meet customer expectations
• Engaging with sales teams, customers and industry partners to provide Area insights on customer and market trends to form new product development, marketing and growth strategies

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)
• Five (5) combined years of experience in marketing, sales, channel management and/or customer service in a private, public, government or military environment
• Proficiency working in 3M systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, SAP, PowerBI, SFDC, GDPT/Vendavo/Vistex, Horizon)
• Skills including strong analytical/Excel capabilities, project management, experience leading cross-functional teams, and outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication

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

• Ten (10) combined years of experience in marketing, sales, channel management and/or customer service in a private, public, government or military environment
• Proficiency working in 3M systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, SAP, PowerBI, SFDC, GDPT/Vendavo/Vistex, Horizon)
• Skills including strong analytical/Excel capabilities, project management, experience leading cross-functional teams, and outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication

• Strategic pricing understanding and experience
• Ability to translate a global portfolio strategy into area adapted tactics including prioritization of regions and/or segments
• IBP demand planning experience
• Master’s degree in business, marketing and/or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Advanced P&L financial acumen and analytics experience
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry

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.

Travel: May include up to 20% domestic

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

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 $164,612 - $201,193, 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 10/28/2026 To 11/27/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.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.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/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.

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