Manager, Corporate Strategy

3M•Maplewood, MN

3d•$188,251 - $230,084•Hybrid

About The Position

3M Corporate Strategy is a high-impact, highly visible team that works on strategic initiatives that cut across 3M’s wide variety of businesses and geographies. The group leads efforts related to enterprise strategy, portfolio management, resource allocation, M&A strategy, and manages the annual strategic planning process. Corporate strategists are senior professionals, working with business executives and leaders on the company’s highest priority initiatives, with an emphasis placed on value creation through growth. As the Manager, Corporate Strategy, you will support defining the global enterprise strategy aimed at fostering growth and innovation. This strategy professional will collaborate closely with leadership as an internal strategic resource supporting critical global initiatives, influencing the development, communication, and execution of 3M’s strategic plan while enhancing the corporate portfolio to expand and evolve market offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of strategy experience in a private, public, government, or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience at a leading strategy consulting firm or similar corporate strategy role
Master’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Proven track record in providing novel and innovative solutions to complex or difficult strategic issues
Demonstrated leadership ability – proven track record of leading high impact projects and cross-functional teams
Action-oriented, with emphasis on execution and results rather than theory
Ability to independently lead and manage projects with multiple work streams, with proven leadership success over a wide variety of functional business problems
Must be able to interact with senior executives and handle high-pressure settings with confidence
Hands-on, self-starter, team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, including solid understanding of financial and statistical analysis
Significant experience with MS PowerPoint and Excel
Experienced with advanced analytics tools (e.g. Tableau) is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead strategic initiatives sponsored by the CEO, CFO, Chief Strategy Officer, and other Operating Committee members
Lead corporate portfolio management projects focused on value creation and growth through resource allocation, business creation, and M&A
Support the corporate strategic planning process, including executive and Board-level strategy formulation, business case development and deck creation
Track industry and competitive trends, and develop business outlook and forecasts
Develop rigorous, fact-based, quantitative analysis to support recommendations
Ensure strategic and financial soundness and alignment for any recommendations
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.