Manager, Portfolio Execution

SOLVENTUM•Remote - Minnesota, MN

22h•$163,200 - $224,400•Remote

About The Position

The Manager of Portfolio Execution will facilitate the planning and execution of acquisitions and divestitures. As part of the Strategy & Corporate Development organization, this role is critical to ensuring seamless integration / separation planning and execution across the business and all functional teams. As member of the central IMO or SMO, this role will support alignment, governance, and operational excellence to achieve transaction milestones and value creation. Acquisition Integration Planning & Execution: Coordinate integration and separation activities across functional teams with a focus on value creation and business continuity Support the development and maintenance of detailed integration and separation plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables Support the planning, execution and monitoring of integrations, ensuring acquisitions achieve deal model metrics and key milestones Track progress against key milestones and identify risks, dependencies, and issues requiring resolution or escalation Support governance processes, including steering committees and functional and workstream leadership Be a strong carrier of the Solventum brand and values in engagement with deal partners Cross-Functional Collaboration: Establish a strong working relationship with the business (Sales, Marketing, R&D etc.) and functions (Finance, Global Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, HR, IT, etc.) to: Create a clear plan for execution (integration / separation master tracker) Identify and track interdependencies, key risks, roadblocks, or lacking alignment early and provide visibility to leadership Help drive accountability for milestone achievement Provide tools, templates, and thought leadership to facilitate effective processes Communication: Excel at verbal and written communication with program stakeholders at peer level and above Support development of clear communication of integration / separation planning, jointly with Communications and other functions Facilitate and prepare information sharing between functional teams and with executive leadership Assist in preparation of materials for governance reviews, steering committees, and executive updates Performance Tracking: Track and monitor KPIs and milestones for integration success Support quarterly report creation for Executive Leadership Team on progress toward goals and mitigation plans when off track Contribute to integration post-mortems and incorporate lessons learned into playbook and processes Divestitures and Separations: Support separation planning and execution, aiming to ensure business continuity and achieving set separation targets (revenue growth, cost synergies, retention / hiring, operational integration objectives e.g., systems onboarding, etc.) Help coordinate Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) and manage the exit process and timelines, in close collaboration with the TMO Other Corp Dev: Partner with the broader Strategy & Corp Dev Team (Business Development, Corporate Strategy) to support other inorganic growth initiatives Support continued enhancement of M&A execution methodologies, tools, templates, and training materials.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree and 5+ years of overall professional experience in the Health Care industry or adjacent industries, in roles in Commercial Strategy, Corporate Development, or Transformations
Proven track record supporting complex, cross-functional projects in a global environment
Outstanding project / program management, communication and stakeholder management skills
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or related field)
In-depth knowledge of the M&A / Divestiture process with proficient understanding of business, financial, accounting, legal, and tax principles
Strategic Consulting background
Proven track record managing complex deals and investments
Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated industries
Knowledge of Solventum’s businesses or market spaces including wound care, infection prevention, surgical solutions, dental, or health information systems
Ability to thrive in an action-oriented and high accountability environment
Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to executives

Responsibilities

Coordinate integration and separation activities across functional teams with a focus on value creation and business continuity
Support the development and maintenance of detailed integration and separation plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables
Support the planning, execution and monitoring of integrations, ensuring acquisitions achieve deal model metrics and key milestones
Track progress against key milestones and identify risks, dependencies, and issues requiring resolution or escalation
Support governance processes, including steering committees and functional and workstream leadership
Be a strong carrier of the Solventum brand and values in engagement with deal partners
Create a clear plan for execution (integration / separation master tracker)
Identify and track interdependencies, key risks, roadblocks, or lacking alignment early and provide visibility to leadership
Help drive accountability for milestone achievement
Provide tools, templates, and thought leadership to facilitate effective processes
Excel at verbal and written communication with program stakeholders at peer level and above
Support development of clear communication of integration / separation planning, jointly with Communications and other functions
Facilitate and prepare information sharing between functional teams and with executive leadership
Assist in preparation of materials for governance reviews, steering committees, and executive updates
Track and monitor KPIs and milestones for integration success
Support quarterly report creation for Executive Leadership Team on progress toward goals and mitigation plans when off track
Contribute to integration post-mortems and incorporate lessons learned into playbook and processes
Support separation planning and execution, aiming to ensure business continuity and achieving set separation targets (revenue growth, cost synergies, retention / hiring, operational integration objectives e.g., systems onboarding, etc.)
Help coordinate Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) and manage the exit process and timelines, in close collaboration with the TMO
Partner with the broader Strategy & Corp Dev Team (Business Development, Corporate Strategy) to support other inorganic growth initiatives
Support continued enhancement of M&A execution methodologies, tools, templates, and training materials
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.