Government R&D Project Manager
About the role
The Government R&D Project Manager position is located at the Corporate Research and Development Operations Center in Maplewood. This role involves starting, executing, and aligning programs to key research and development strategies, collaborating with various 3M labs and external scientific organizations.
Responsibilities
- Drive cross-functional teams in the development of competitive R&D funding proposals and programs of major importance to 3M.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities and secure external funding for 3M R&D initiatives aligned to 3M’s Corporate Research Laboratory, its business groups, and division priorities.
- Translate technical project concepts into suitable collateral for proposal submissions (e.g., white papers, concept papers, technical volumes, etc.).
- Lead the early-stage proposal development process in collaboration with the Government R&D Contracts team to ensure proposals are competitive and submitted in accordance with applicable requirements and deadlines.
- Build and maintain relationships with key program managers and technical leaders in U.S. Government research agencies, national laboratories, R&D institutes, universities, and other relevant scientific organizations.
- Coordinate with 3M Government Affairs on processes related to U.S. Government Congressional appropriations for R&D projects and other 3M groups and stakeholders to support effective government engagement.
- Develop and execute communication plans to ensure alignment with key 3M stakeholders to ensure project support.
- Provide guidance to internal teams on government R&D funding processes, proposal preparation, opportunity evaluation, and engagement approaches.
- Maintain awareness of external technology and government research trends to support longer-term strategies for growth and the development of 3M’s relationships with government organizations and research institutions.
- Represent 3M R&D in selected external scientific, technical, government, and university engagement settings.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
- Eight (8) combined years of experience developing and commercializing new technologies and/or new products in a private, public, government or military environment
- Two (2) years of experience with project leadership and/or program management within divisions and/or corporate laboratories
- Ph.D. in science or engineering disciplines
- Eight years of R&D experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Clear and broad understanding of 3M technologies with proven ability to develop and maintain productive networks within the 3M technical community
- Passion to cultivate and collaborate with external scientific organizations
- Strong technical writing, editing, communication, and proposal-development skills
- Strong analytical skills to identify and act upon technology trends external to 3M
- Experience working in or with Government Agencies, National Labs or similar institutions
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
- Eight (8) combined years of experience developing and commercializing new technologies and/or new products in a private, public, government or military environment
- Two (2) years of experience with project leadership and/or program management within divisions and/or corporate laboratories
- Ph.D. in science or engineering disciplines
- Eight years of R&D experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Clear and broad understanding of 3M technologies with proven ability to develop and maintain productive networks within the 3M technical community
- Passion to cultivate and collaborate with external scientific organizations
- Strong technical writing, editing, communication, and proposal-development skills
- Strong analytical skills to identify and act upon technology trends external to 3M
- Experience working in or with Government Agencies, National Labs or similar institutions
Skills
- Technical writing, editing, communication, and proposal-development skills
- Strong analytical skills to identify and act upon technology trends external to 3M
- Passion to cultivate and collaborate with external scientific organizations
- Strong technical acumen
- Proven ability to develop and maintain productive networks within the 3M technical community
- Experience working in or with Government Agencies, National Labs or similar institutions
Benefits
Details on benefits are available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
Schedule
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 15% domestic/international travel.
Relocation Assistance
Maybe authorized.
Legal Compliance
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Equal Opportunity Employer
3M is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in compliance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.