Director, Corporate Strategy

Lensa; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 228,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Corporate Strategy in St Paul, MN. This role involves collaborating on strategic initiatives that influence 3M's diverse businesses globally, managing corporate strategic planning, and leading high-impact projects aimed at value creation and growth. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and extensive strategy experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution required.
• Ten years of strategy experience in relevant environments.
• Track record of leading high-impact projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate strategic planning process and lead strategic initiatives.
• Track industry trends and develop business outlook.
• Oversee a team of strategy professionals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s Degree or higher

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Job Description

Director, Corporate Strategy

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

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 strategies, 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 Director, Corporate Strategy, You Will Have The Opportunity To Tap Into Your Curiosity And Collaborate With Some Of The Most Innovative People Around The World. Here, You Will Make An Impact Through The Following

• Manage corporate strategic planning process, including executive and Board-level strategy formulation, business case development and deck creation
• Lead corporate portfolio management projects focused on value creation and growth through resource allocation, business creation, and M&A
• Lead strategic initiatives sponsored by CEO, CFO, Chief Strategy Officer, and other Operating Committee members
• 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
• Manage a small action-oriented team of strategy professionals
  
  

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• Master’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Ten (10) years of strategy experience or equivalent is required in a private, public, government or military environment
  
  

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

• Minimum of six (6) years post-MBA or post-PhD experience
• 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
  
  

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible: Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN at least 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• Maplewood, MN
  
  

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: May is not 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.

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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 $228,040 - $278,715, 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 05/05/2025 To 06/04/2025 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.

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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