HR Technology Portfolio Manager, Global Talent

Job Description:HR Technology Portfolio Manager, Global Talent Collaborate 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 experience to a 3M careerThe Impact You’ll Make in this RoleWe are seeking an experienced HR Technology Global Talent Portfolio Manager with deep expertise in Global Talent systems and processes, including performance, talent reviews, succession, goals, skills, development planning, internal mobility, and recruiting experience tools. In this leadership role, you will own end‑to‑end solution design, roadmap execution, and delivery for Global Talent solutions, with a strong emphasis on Workday as the system of record, supported by Fuel50, Paradox, and SumTotal.You will serve as the primary technology partner to Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning, and Listening HR COEs, translating global strategies into scalable, high‑quality technical solutions. This role requires deep Workday Talent expertise, strong product and portfolio ownership, and the ability to lead Workday leads and analysts while driving complex initiatives across multiple platforms. Here, you will make an impact by:Portfolio Ownership & Roadmap ManagementOwn the end‑to‑end technology roadmap and prioritization for Global Talent, Listening, and Learning technology solutions.Balance strategic initiatives, regulatory needs, enhancements, and operational support within the portfolio.Lead demand intake, assess complexity and dependencies, and align priorities with HR COEs and enterprise strategy.Drive major initiatives within the portfolio from planning through deployment and stabilization.Workday Expertise & Complex Solution DesignDesign, review, and approve the most complex Workday configurations and cross‑domain solutions, particularly across Talent, Performance, Skills, Goals, Succession, Reviews, and Talent Insights.Serve as the senior functional authority for Global Talent configurations and design decisions.Ensure solutions are scalable, globally consistent, compliant, and aligned with architecture and data standards.Partner with technical teams on integrations, security, data flows, and overall system integrity.Team Leadership & Quality OversightLead Workday leads and analysts within the portfolio; assign work, provide functional guidance, and ensure quality.Review and approve configuration, testing artifacts, documentation, and release readiness.Provide coaching and mentorship to elevate technical expertise and delivery consistency across the team.Ensure work aligns with governance standards, design principles, and user experience expectations.Stakeholder Partnership & Strategic AdvisoryServe as the primary technology partner to Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning, and Listening HR COEs.Lead design sessions, roadmap discussions, and decision‑making forums with HR leaders and SMEs.Translate business strategy into clear technical direction and ensure alignment across interconnected systems.Act as the escalation point for complex portfolio decisions and cross‑domain dependencies.Ecosystem Leadership (Fuel50, Paradox, SumTotal)Provide functional oversight and guidance for career mobility (Fuel50), candidate experience and automation (Paradox), and global learning delivery (SumTotal).Ensure seamless integration and consistent user experience across platforms.Govern data standards, skills taxonomy, and process alignment across the talent ecosystem.Release Management, Optimization & InnovationOversee Workday release management for Global Talent solutions, including feature evaluation, regression planning, testing strategy, and adoption.Evaluate new Workday features, SKUs, and emerging technologies relevant to Global Talent; recommend adoption where value exists.Drive continuous improvement across processes, data quality, system performance, and user experience.Ensure solution integrity, UX quality, compliance, and adherence to enterprise standards.Thought Leadership & Continuous ImprovementProvide external insights, benchmarking, and thought leadership within the Global Talent technology space.Stay current on HR technology trends, Workday innovations, and evolving talent practices.Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and modernize talent processes at scale.Champion user‑centric design and data‑driven decision making across the portfolio.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 (completed and verified prior to start) Eight (8) years of HR Technology experience in a private, public, government or military environment Five (5) years of Workday configuration experience in Talent, Performance, Succession, Skills, or related modules in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Advanced Workday Talent configuration expertise (Performance, Talent, Goals, Skills, Succession).Experience with Fuel50, Paradox, SumTotal, and/or Workday Learning.Workday Pro certification preferred.Strong portfolio, project, and vendor management experience.Demonstrated ability to influence HR leaders and senior stakeholders.Experience leading, mentoring, or performing quality oversight for analysts or delivery teams.Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.Work location: Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/internationalRelocation: May be 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.Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, 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: Faith Posting Date Range 07/08/2026 To 08/07/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Safety is a core value at 3M. 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