IT Supervisor – IT VMO Governance

Job Description:

IT Supervisor – IT VMO Governance

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

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, 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 experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an IT Supervisor – IT VMO Governance, you will lead the execution of strategic IT Vendor Management Office (VMO) programs, ensuring disciplined project delivery, governance alignment, and measurable business outcomes.

You will apply broad knowledge and experience to solve complex problems, lead cross-functional initiatives, and ensure compliance with IT governance standards while improving quality, timing, and cost performance across IT vendor and asset management operations. Here, you will make an impact by:

Program & Project Management Leadership

• Lead end-to-end execution of IT VMO programs and projects, including governance transformation, managed services onboarding, and operational improvements
• Develop and manage program roadmaps, timelines, milestones, and dependencies
• Track and manage program risks, issues, and decisions, ensuring timely resolution and escalation
• Provide reporting on program status, financials, and outcomes
• Lead global, cross-functional projects spanning IT, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and vendor partners

Governance & Operational Excellence

• Implement and enforce IT governance frameworks, policies, and control processes
• Ensure standardization across the IT vendor lifecycle (intake, sourcing, contracting, onboarding, performance, renewal)
• Drive continuous improvement of IT VMO processes, tools, and reporting capabilities
• Ensure alignment with enterprise IT standards and corporate policies

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Lead and manage team members and/or contract resources supporting IT VMO operations
• Assign work, set priorities, and ensure successful delivery of program objectives
• Provide coaching, development, and performance feedback
• Maintain accountability for team results, delivery quality, and execution outcomes

Financial & Resource Oversight

• Ensure alignment to program budgets and resource allocation to achieve business objectives
• Track financial performance, cost savings, and value realization
• Make recommendations impacting how financial resources are utilized within programs
• Ensure alignment of initiatives to business case and financial targets

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Address complex, ambiguous, and non-routine challenges across IT vendor and asset management programs
• Develop solutions for multi-faceted, cross-functional issues requiring analytical and conceptual thinking
• Resolve cross-functional conflicts and ensure alignment across stakeholders

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Partner with IT, Procurement, Finance, and business leaders to drive program alignment
• Provide consulting and guidance on IT vendor governance and program execution
• Influence decision-making and align stakeholders across multiple functions
• Represent the IT VMO organization to internal and external stakeholders

Compliance, Risk & Audit Readiness

• Ensure adherence to IT governance standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements
• Integrate compliance and risk controls into program execution
• Support audit readiness and remediation initiatives
• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual and performance obligations

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role, from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Seven (7) years of experience in Information Technology, including program/project management or vendor management in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Experience leading large-scale IT programs or PMO/PPMO initiatives
• Experience in IT Vendor Management, Managed Services, or IT governance
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
• Experience working across global, cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization
• Experience with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, ServiceNow, Flexera, vendor governance platforms)

Work location:

• Work location: Maplewood, MN or Austin, TX locations

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/26/2026 To 07/26/2026 Or until filled

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