Manager, Corporate Strategy

US, Minnesota, MaplewoodPosted about 1 month agoDiscoveredMatch locked

Full time

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Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

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. Here, you will make an impact by:

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

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

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

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

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

Work location

Hybrid Eligible: Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN at least 4 days per week (Monday - Thursday)

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Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Chat with Max

For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. Good Faith Posting Date Range 08/17/2026 To 09/16/2026 Or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. 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. Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/ 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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