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Global Automotive Vertical Portfolio Manager

3M

Maplewood, MNFull-time$188–230K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$188–230K/yr
Location
Maplewood, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

3M is hiring a Global Automotive Vertical Portfolio Manager. The Global Automotive Vertical Portfolio Manager will lead new business development activities for Automotive Vertical Electrical and Electronics Architecture. This role involves identifying new technologies, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with various teams to progress technology from idea to business case. The manager will also enable sales opportunity pipeline generation and consult on marketing plans and customer technology events.

Key focus areas include Lead new business development activities for Automotive Vertical Electrical and Electronics Architecture, Lead new technology identification, organizational learning, and market/competitive insights, and Partner with Vertical ADE and Platform Portfolio and R&D teams to progress technology hopper.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree Or Higher, Seven Years Combined Experience In New Product Commercialization Marketing Strategy Sales Or Technical Roles, and Must Be Legally Authorized To Work Without Sponsorship. Preferred (not required): New Business Development, Technology Identification, Organizational Learning, and Market Analysis.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

New Business DevelopmentTechnology IdentificationOrganizational LearningMarket AnalysisCompetitive InsightsTrend AnalysisSecondary ResearchCustomer EngagementSales EnablementNPI Commercial Launch PlansCustomer Workshop DesignCustomer Workshop ExecutionIndustry Focused Marketing PlansCampaignsCustomer Technology EventsSolving Complex Customer Design ChallengesLeading Cross-Functional ProjectsInfluencing Cross-Functional TeamsCommercializing New Product Platforms

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree7 Years Combined Experience in New Product Commercialization, Marketing, Strategy, Sales and/or Technical RolesLegally Authorized to Work in Country of Employment Without SponsorshipMaster's Degree in Business or Technical DisciplineExperience in Automotive Market EnvironmentPrior Experience in Sales, Business Leadership, or Technical Role in the Automotive Market

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Job Description:

Global Automotive Vertical 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 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 Role

As a Vertical Portfolio Manager, 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:

  • Lead new business development activities for Automotive Vertical Electrical and Electronics Architecture
  • Lead new technology identification, organizational learning, and market/competitive insights through Trend Analysis, Secondary Research, and Customer engagement
  • Partner with Vertical ADE and Platform Portfolio and R&D teams to progress technology hopper from the Spark idea phase to Build Business Case
  • Enable sales opportunity pipeline generation by creating sales enablement tools to support Vertical Key Account Managers and Application Engineers
  • Partner with Platform Portfolio and TEBG Marketing to execute NPI commercial launch plans
  • Consults with Account Based Marketers, Marquee and Key Account leaders, Vertical and Platform R&D for customer workshop design and execution
  • Consults with TEBG Marketing to provide input to industry focused marketing plans, campaigns, and customer technology events

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)
  • Seven (7) years of combined experience in New Product Commercialization, Marketing, Strategy, Sales and/or technical roles in a private, public, government or military environment

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

  • Master's degree in Business or Technical discipline
  • Experience in solving complex customer design challenges in a technical, sales, or marketing role in the Automotive market environment
  • Experience in leading and influencing cross-functional projects and teams
  • Prior experience in sales, business leadership, or technical role in the Automotive market
  • Experience successfully commercializing new product platforms in the Automotive market

Work Location: Onsite in Maplewood, MN or Livonia, MI

Travel: May include up to 10% international

Relocation Assistance: Not 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 $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 07/09/2026 To 08/08/2026 Or until filled

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