Global Control Tower Manager
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Management
Business Management, Operations Manager -
Business
Business Management, Operations Manager
Job Description
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
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Mers.
Control Tower Global Manager
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
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 RoleAs the Control Tower Global Manager, you will serve as the manager responsible to deliver the Global Control Tower Systems strategy. This system will be a key enabler of visibility, shipment tracking and control, process control and performance management of 3M’s global logistics footprint. The responsibilities of this position include leading the Control Tower strategy execution globally, driving process and data requirements, enabling scorecards and performance management and leading the change management from legacy systems addition, this role will require comprehensive cross‑functional stakeholder management and robust external logistics service provider management.
- Driving the successful implementation of the Control Tower system strategy globally to unlock improved performance and streamline work.
- Leading the change management atkyt 3M as we journey from many disparate systems to one standardized global platform.
- Leading the way in driving standard process and data design to simplify the future deployments of Control Tower.
- Leading the integration of control tower with other systems at 3M such as SAP ERP'];?>
- Leading the Control Tower team to constantly simplify, standardize and innovate in the Control Tower space.
- Staying abreast of market and technology trends to ensure 3M stays ahead of the curve.
- Ensuring the Control Tower strategy is aligned with the strategic objectives and goals of 3M.
- Ensuring training plans are in place and constantly refreshed.
- Responsibilities include complying with corporate policies, procedures and security standards, and contributing to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
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 Engineering, Business Administration, Technology and/or Supply Chain/Logistics fields (completed and verified prior to start)
- Seven (7) years of combined experience in Logistics/Transportation, Supply Chain, Business Operations with an emphasis on technology and systems in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Proficiency in Control Tower systems such as Four Kites, Project 44 and Blue Yonder.
- Proven track record as a self‑starter with the ability to work independently and proactively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), with experience creating executive‑level presentations and summaries.
- Strong project management skills, including familiarity with PMO processes, portfolio governance, agile methodology, and related tools.
- Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.
- Ability to navigate and manage complex, matrixed environments across multiple organizational layers and geographies.
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and management skills to influence executive and global stakeholders.
- Business/supply chain financial acumen.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to derive insights from complex transportation and capacity data.
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with capacity for proactive learning, process improvement, and driving organizational change.
On‑site Maplewood, MN (at least 4 days per week in office)
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international.
Relocation Assistance: No authorized.
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