Director, Marketing Strategy, Operations & Transformation (Consumer Business Group)

3M•Maplewood, MN

10d•$287,281 - $351,122•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Marketing Strategy, Operations & Transformation is a pivotal leadership role focused on shaping the future of Global Consumer Marketing at 3M. Collaborating with the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and senior leaders, this role defines strategic priorities, creates actionable plans, and ensures effective governance and cross-functional coordination. The role demands a strategic thinker and transformation leader who can drive measurable progress and align diverse stakeholders in a rapidly changing market environment. As a Director of Marketing Strategy, Operations & Transformation, 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: Partner with the CMO and leadership team to set strategic priorities and translate business objectives into a clear global consumer marketing transformation agenda. Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning by identifying capability gaps, key choices, dependencies, resource needs, and actionable recommendations. Define and operationalize the future-state global marketing operating model, including decision rights, governance, workflows, accountability, and ways to simplify execution. Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives across marketing, commercial, digital, and enterprise teams, with clear roadmaps, ownership, milestones, and business outcomes. Establish strong marketing operations and governance through KPI/OKR frameworks, scorecards, dashboards, review rhythms, and aligned planning across teams. Accelerate adoption of data, technology, and AI-enabled marketing capabilities by partnering with Digital, IT, and business stakeholders to improve insights, content, targeting, experimentation, and measurement. Drive change management and stakeholder alignment through clear communication, adoption planning, and partnership with enabling functions to ensure sustainable transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Eight (8) combined years of experience in strategy, operations, transformation, consulting, marketing operations, or program leadership in a private, public, government or military environment
Five (5) years of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed or global environment.
At least one (1) year of experience in consumer, CPG, retail, or other fast-moving commercial sectors
At least one (1) year of experience working with or adjacent to modern marketing organizations, including digital, data, analytics, process, and technology enablers.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution
Ability to connect strategy, operating model, governance, and execution into a cohesive management approach.
Experience supporting executive decision-making through structured analysis, synthesis, and communication.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, influence, and sound business judgment in ambiguous environments.
Proven ability to independently drive outcomes across complex, cross-functional organizations.
Experience in top-tier consulting, strategic transformation, and fast-moving consumer or commercial sectors.
Exposure to AI, MarTech, AdTech, Agile, Lean, and global operating model transformation.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CMO and leadership team to set strategic priorities and translate business objectives into a clear global consumer marketing transformation agenda.
Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning by identifying capability gaps, key choices, dependencies, resource needs, and actionable recommendations.
Define and operationalize the future-state global marketing operating model, including decision rights, governance, workflows, accountability, and ways to simplify execution.
Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives across marketing, commercial, digital, and enterprise teams, with clear roadmaps, ownership, milestones, and business outcomes.
Establish strong marketing operations and governance through KPI/OKR frameworks, scorecards, dashboards, review rhythms, and aligned planning across teams.
Accelerate adoption of data, technology, and AI-enabled marketing capabilities by partnering with Digital, IT, and business stakeholders to improve insights, content, targeting, experimentation, and measurement.
Drive change management and stakeholder alignment through clear communication, adoption planning, and partnership with enabling functions to ensure sustainable transformation.
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. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.