Director, Digital Business Innovation

Job Description:Job titleDirector, Digital Business InnovationCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 environments to a 3M career.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a Director, Digital Business Innovation,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:Leading the strategic direction and execution of digital transformation initiatives across the 3M Transportation & Electronics Group (TEBG). This role will focus on harnessing the power of data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to drive business innovation and operational excellence across TEBG, including in collaboration with company stakeholders that support TEBG. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of technology and its application in business contexts. By leveraging technology, tools, and training of our employees, we aim to transform how we work across R&D labs, Product Development, Portfolio Management, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and beyond to accelerate innovation, commercial excellence, customer service, and more.Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive digital transformation strategy for TEBG’s business that aligns with 3M’s business objectives.TEBG Digital Strategy Development: Design and implement a digital strategy for TEBG that leverages data and AI to achieve business objectives and improve operational efficiency, in collaboration with 3M’s IT organization (SVP Digital Delivery and VP, Data and Analytics).Data-Driven Decision Making: Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of business data to inform strategic decisions and identify opportunities for improvement across TEBG’s business. Collaborate with other Business Groups to identify opportunities for synergies and shared learnings.AI & ML Innovation: Drive the prioritization and decision-making process with TEBG leadership team, and in collaboration with 3M IT organization) to advance the development and deployment of AI/ML solutions to enhance business processes, improve customer experiences, and drive competitive advantage.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other 3M leaders to ensure alignment and integration of digital initiatives across the organization.Team Leadership: Identify gaps in skill sets, capability and the culture that needs to be transformed. Build and lead a high-performing team of solution architects, data scientists, analysts, and technologists within TEBG, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration with other 3M related teams.Project Execution: break down the processes to sub projects and develop the design of processes and execution plan.Performance Metrics: Develop estimates of qualitative and quantitative benefits to the business and scale of investment. Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the success and impact of TEBG’s digital business innovation initiatives.Data Management & Analytics: Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of TEBG-specific data to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to ensure the successful implementation of digital initiatives and alignment with business goals. This includes, but is not limited to, the 3M IT, Corporate Research Labs, Enterprise Supply Chain, Integrated Business Operations, and Finance.Technology Leadership: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in data and AI, and evaluate their potential impact on the business.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 in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration (completed and verified prior to start) Ten (10) years of experience in digital innovation, data analytics, AI (including agentic AI), and ML, with a proven track record of driving business results in a private, public, government or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business AdministrationStrong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.Strong business acumen and experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Deep understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends.Ability to look at business end-to-end, ability to bring updated/projected capability of digital from the technical aspect of business process, and ability to sense and analyze culture and develop a plan to changeExperience in an Industrial/Manufacturing or Material Science company serving customers across Transportation, Electronics, Aerospace, or Energy industries is a plus.Work location: Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN at least 3 days per week)Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: Not authorizedMust 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.