Director, Vertical Operations

3M•Austin, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Vertical Operations, Electronics is the strategic partner to the President of the Electronics Vertical Business, translating the President’s vision into actionable strategy across Consumer Electronics, Semi-conductors, and Datacenter markets. The role has end-to-end accountability for connecting strategy to execution across the Vertical and serves as a strategic advisor to the President and primary liaison to corporate strategy functions. The Director owns the operating model, management operating system, performance-management cadence, and executive narrative that keep the business aligned, accountable, and delivering against its operating plan. The position anticipates risks, closes execution gaps, drives key initiatives and OKRs, and aligns cross-functional teams. It is an on-site role requiring at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Austin, Minnesota. Travel may include up to 10%; relocation may be authorized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics, or a related field, completed and verified before starting.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in strategy, business operations, or strategy-and-operations leadership roles in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline.
Industry experience in Electronics or related sectors.
Experience in a global, matrixed organization serving multiple business units or verticals.
Demonstrated success translating executive vision into prioritized strategy and measurable execution across a complex, multi-sector business.
Proven experience building and running executive operating cadences, including business reviews, forecast reviews, and OKR or performance frameworks, at scale.
Track record of producing board-ready narratives and performance communications in partnership with Finance.
Experience influencing and aligning senior cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Translate the President’s vision into strategy and strategic priorities across Consumer Electronics, Semi-conductors, and Datacenter markets.
Serve as a strategic sounding board and thought partner to the President, helping shape strategic decisions and trade-offs.
Lead and govern the operating model, management operating system, performance-management framework, and related cadence, including weekly stand-ups, monthly business reviews, forecast reviews, XLT, town halls, and workshops.
Hold leadership teams accountable for execution outcomes and intervene to resolve strategic delivery gaps.
Steward executive messaging and performance communications, including board materials, strategy plans, QOR, QBR, QFR, and weekly and monthly forecasts, in partnership with Finance, Commercial Ops, and cross-functional teams.
Serve as the primary interface to Business Group functions and drive strategic planning and key initiatives.
Anticipate strategic risks and drive mitigation actions.
Identify execution gaps and mobilize action to realign delivery with strategic objectives.
Execute success metrics, initiatives, and OKRs to deliver key initiatives in the operating plan.
Align cross-functional goals across Sales, Application Engineering, Finance, and Strategy.
Strengthen employee engagement and organizational alignment through strategic communication and leadership engagement initiatives.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.