ESC Project Leader

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: ESC Project Leader 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. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role The Project Leader delivers projects that drive strategic improvements across ESC, ensures efficient execution through collaboration and innovative ways of working and leads projects end-to-end while engaging stakeholders to achieve results. You would be expected to: Deliver projects end‑to‑end with clear scope and effective control across time, cost, and quality within defined guardrails. Engage stakeholders to support delivery through clear communication and alignment. Ensure governance and control by managing risks, maintaining documentation, and escalating key issues with mitigation actions. Align project outcomes to business goals, track benefits, and support sustainable adoption. Foster strong team collaboration, apply suitable methodologies, and drive continuous improvement in delivery practices. 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 in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field with minimum 5+ years of project management experience Minimum 7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning logistics, engineering, manufacturing operations, network with 3+ years in a leadership role Advanced certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) and Agile delivery (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) are required. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Experience with AI, digital transformation, or emerging technologies in project delivery Proven ability to lead end-to-end projects across Agile and Waterfall environments and manage risks Strong problem-solving skills to analyse processes and drive improvements Effective communication and collaboration with diverse, cross-functional stakeholders Work Location: Hebbal, Bangalore (Karnataka), Hybrid Mode 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. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. 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. 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 Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here) . Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.