Lead Design Operations Project Manager

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: Lead Design Operations Project Manager

Collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world

As a Lead Design Operations Project 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 be responsible for the coordination of packaging art production, and design team operations activities within our Safety and Industrial Business Group.

The impact you will make in this role

• Leading the production and execution of packaging artwork and small-scale design adaptation for projects simple to complex in scope.
• Driving artwork consistency and design content accuracy within the guidelines of the brand.
• Collaborating across many functions/disciplines within 3M (marketing, manufacturing, regulatory, etc.) and with external translation vendors and internal production artists.
• Managing project estimates, budget, and timelines with internal and external partners.
• Adapting and working well with defined approaches, systems and processes while driving continuous improvement to improve operational efficiency.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external agency partners.

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 institution.
• Five (5) combined years of working experience in project management and/or packaging production management within the creative and/or printing industry in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in art production or graphic arts field in a private, public, government or military environment.
• In-depth packaging design knowledge and experience with print production.
• Knowledge of FDA regulation and uniform packaging laws and regulations important.
• General understanding of current print processes (flexo, offset, digital, etc.) and how the artwork build impacts the total cost to print.
• Ability to manage high volumes, shifting priorities, and tight timelines.
• Attention to detail and strong time management skills.

Work Location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M office in Santa Fe, CDMX.

Travel: May include up to 35% domestic travel.

Relocation: May be 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.

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.