Project Manager, IT Infrastructure (Zero Trust & Network Security)

Job Title: Project Manager, IT Infrastructure (Zero Trust & Network Security)
Location: 3M Center, Maplewood, MN

Job Description: Overview:

• As the Senior Project Manager, IT Infrastructure (Zero Trust & Network Security), you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex global infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives that support 3M's network security modernization strategy.
• In this role, you will partner closely with IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Application Teams, Vendors, and Business Stakeholders to drive large-scale projects from initiation through deployment. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while effectively managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of project management expertise, leadership skills, and technology acumen, with experience leading enterprise-scale infrastructure or security transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead the delivery of large-scale network security, Zero Trust, infrastructure modernization, and cloud connectivity initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, resource forecasts, and implementation roadmaps.
• Establish project governance frameworks and reporting structures to ensure execution transparency and accountability.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple geographies and business units.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with infrastructure, security, networking, architecture, and business leaders to align project outcomes with organizational goals.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and executive status reviews.
• Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and dependencies to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships across technical and non-technical teams to ensure successful adoption of project deliverables.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Track project expenditures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, including contract personnel and managed service providers.
• Assist leadership in resource planning and prioritization across multiple initiatives.

Risk & Dependency Management

• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage project scope and change control processes.
• Monitor inter-project dependencies and coordinate delivery activities across multiple teams.
• Ensure project decisions are documented and communicated appropriately.

Vendor & Partner Coordination

• Collaborate with strategic technology partners including Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, cloud providers, and systems integrators.
• Coordinate vendor deliverables and project milestones.
• Monitor vendor performance and support contract governance activities.

Delivery & Operational Readiness

• Ensure operational readiness plans are completed before production deployments.
• Coordinate testing, validation, change management, and production cutover activities.
• Partner with support and operations teams to facilitate successful transitions into steady-state operations.
• Drive lessons learned reviews and continuous improvement activities following project completion.
• Experience working with Infrastructure projects and 3M team

Skills:

Your Skills and Expertise

• To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
• Seven (7) years or more of project or program management experience leading enterprise IT initiatives.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure, cybersecurity, network, cloud, or digital transformation projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets exceeding (USD)1M.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional global teams and vendors.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Qualifications That Could Help You Succeed Even Further

• Experience supporting Zero Trust, cybersecurity transformation, or network modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, SD-WAN, cloud networking, or enterprise security technologies.
• Experience working within 3M IT team
• Experience leading global programs across multiple regions and time zones.
• Knowledge of financial forecasting and portfolio management processes.

Education:

• BA and/or Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• PgMP, Agile, SAFe, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certifications.