Job Description:Portfolio Innovation Manager, Packaging & ExpressionsCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 RoleAs a Portfolio Innovation Manager, 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:Leading the development of new products and platforms from discovery through post-launch, collaborating with portfolio, marketing communications, sales, supply chain, manufacturing, R&D, Insight and other cross-functional team members throughout the project;Partnering with R&D/Laboratory and Finance to develop realistic business cases that clearly define the risks, rewards, and resources needed for new products projects;Executing the marketing deliverables throughout product/platform development, including front-end innovation activities; stage-gate reviews and requirements; claims, positioning, and packaging development; and strong launch planning and market activation;Establishing the appropriate research objectives for a consumer/customer learning plan to address the most important business questions for new product development, leveraging a mix of art and science with regard to research results to reach conclusions and plans of action;Influencing up, down, and across the organization, and sometimes with external customers, to build diverse networks to enable effective program support, resourcing, and execution. 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 institutionFive (5) years’ experience in marketing management and/or new products marketing in a private, public, government or military environmentThree (3) years of project management and/or cross-functional team leadership in a private, public, government or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:MBA or graduate degree from an accredited university, with focus on marketing, strategy, business development, and/or innovationPrevious experience working on innovation or emerging technologies/platformsAbility to execute in the near term and drive towards achieving plan within the year but also look to the future to create a roadmap for the portfolio for years to comePrevious experience working on consumer products portfoliosKnowledge or experience in mass retail, online, and other consumer channelsKnowledge and interest in consumer behaviors and emerging consumer trendsExperience with agile methodologies and/or working with start-up companiesWork 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.Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: Not authorizedMust 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. Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, 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 10/29/2025 To 11/28/2025 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.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. 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