Global Governance Operations Leader

3M•Maplewood, MN

5d•$164,612 - $201,193•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Governance Operations Leader manages day-to-day market-to-order (MTO) governance decisions and transforms business-group-driven, end-to-end price waterfall strategy and guardrails for margin and growth management. The role leads compliance through governance processes and systems that ensure evidence collection, visibility into margin impacts, and required approvals are handled consistently and meet SOX requirements. It communicates governance outcomes and margin impacts to executive teams, including Finance, and drives continuous improvement and automation in MTO processes, championing global strategy, standardization, and the adoption of new technology to improve efficiency and transparency. The position follows an on-site working model, requiring at least four days per week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota. Remote work is possible if located in Panama. Travel may include up to 20% domestically or internationally. Relocation is not authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting.
At least five years of pricing operations, incentive program management, and/or operations experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Strong business acumen and the ability to translate analysis into actionable governance recommendations.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to balance business requests with compliance, process, and financial considerations.
Process management capability.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, marketing, operations, or supply chain from an accredited institution.
Certified Pricing Professional (CPP).
Five years of experience in pricing, incentive programs, and/or operations in a private, public, government, or military environment.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operational market-to-order governance decisions.
Transform business-group-driven end-to-end price waterfall strategy and guardrails for margin and growth management.
Lead compliance through governance processes and systems that consistently manage evidence collection, margin impact visibility, and required approvals in accordance with SOX requirements.
Communicate governance outcomes and margin impacts to executive teams, including Finance.
Drive continuous improvement and automation in MTO processes.
Champion globalization of strategy and governance, elevating standardization into new technology to increase efficiency and transparency.
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.