AI Project Manager

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February 9, 2026
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Job Description

Function: Enterprise Supply Chain – Digitization & Advanced Analytics (D&AA)
Location: Maplewood, MN (On-site: 4 days/week minimum)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic/International)
Relocation: May be authorized
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

About 3M

Choosing where to grow your career matters. At 3M, you’ll collaborate with curious, creative professionals across the globe, applying science and technology to solve real-world challenges. With diverse businesses, advanced technologies, and a strong culture of innovation, 3M offers an environment where your work creates meaningful impact.

This role provides an opportunity for professionals transitioning from private sector, public sector, government, or military experience to build a long-term career at 3M.

Role Overview

As an AI Project Manager within 3M’s Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) Digitization & Advanced Analytics (D&AA) team, you will lead high-impact AI initiatives across Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Global Logistics.

This role serves as a critical bridge between business leaders, supply chain experts, and technical teams, ensuring AI-driven solutions are delivered effectively to improve forecasting accuracy, automation, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of AI and advanced analytics projects from initiation through closure
  • Define project plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business outcomes

Stakeholder & Business Partnership

  • Collaborate with supply chain leaders and business stakeholders to define objectives and scope
  • Translate business challenges into actionable technical requirements
  • Provide clear communication to ESC leadership and D&AA stakeholders on progress, risks, and outcomes

Technical & Team Collaboration

  • Partner with data scientists, data engineers, developers, and architects to execute AI initiatives
  • Provide technical oversight across:
    • Data pipelines and system architecture
    • AI/ML frameworks and model deployment
    • Cloud-based analytics platforms
  • Ensure technical solutions align with enterprise standards and business needs

Agile & Delivery Excellence

  • Lead projects within an agile development environment
  • Drive sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and milestone delivery
  • Collaborate with the D&AA PMO to continuously improve delivery frameworks and governance

AI Product Strategy

  • Contribute to defining AI product vision, roadmap, and long-term strategy
  • Identify opportunities to scale AI solutions across supply chain domains

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed prior to start date)
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain analytics roles with increasing responsibility
  • 5+ years of experience in product, project, or program management
  • Experience working in private, public, government, or military environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience deploying AI solutions at enterprise scale, including:
    • Machine Learning (ML)
    • Generative AI
    • Decision Intelligence
    • Graph Data Science
    • Optimization & Simulation
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience leading AI initiatives with global or remote teams
  • Experience managing external vendors and partners
  • Strong ability to influence across organizational boundaries
  • Experience improving supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing performance
  • Experience designing cloud-based analytics solutions on large datasets
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage all organizational levels
  • Highly self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset

Work Model & Location

  • On-site requirement: Minimum 4 days per week at the 3M Center, Maplewood, MN
  • Travel: Up to 10% as business needs require

Compensation & Benefits (U.S. Applicants)

Expected Compensation Range:
$141,150 – $172,517 (Base pay + variable incentive, if eligible)

Compensation is based on role requirements, candidate experience, skills, and location.

Benefits may include:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability & Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Retirement & 401(k) Plans
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs

Full benefits details available on the 3M Careers site.

Additional Information

  • Posting Date Range: 01/24/2026 – 02/23/2026 (or until filled)
  • All U.S.-based employees must sign an employee agreement regarding confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and intellectual property
  • Safety is a core value at 3M; adherence to EHS policies is required

3M is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.