Global Governance Operations Leader

3M•Maplewood, MN

3d•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 consistently collect evidence, provide visibility into margin impacts, and manage required approvals in accordance with SOX requirements. It communicates governance outcomes and margin impacts to executive teams, including finance, and drives continuous improvement and automation in MTO processes. The leader champions globalization of strategy and governance and advances standardization through new technology to improve efficiency and transparency. The position is based on an onsite working model, requiring at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota. Remote work is possible if located in Panama. Travel may include up to 20%. 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 experience in pricing operations, incentive program management, and/or operations in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate analysis into actionable governance recommendations.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to balance business requests with compliance, process, and financial considerations.
Process management champion.

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 ensure evidence collection, margin-impact visibility, and consistent management of required approvals to meet SOX requirements.
Communicate governance outcomes and margin impacts to executive teams, including finance.
Drive continuous improvement and automation in market-to-order processes.
Champion globalization of strategy and governance and advance standardization through 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.