Manager, Portfolio Execution

USA SOLVENTUM MANAGEMENT LLC; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Manager of Portfolio Execution to lead planning and execution of acquisitions and divestitures within the Strategy & Corporate Development organization. You will coordinate integration and separation activities across functions, and monitor milestones to ensure value creation and business continuity.

The role requires 5+ years in healthcare or related industries, exceptional program management and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 5+ years of overall professional experience in Health Care or adjacent industries.
• Proven track record supporting complex, cross-functional projects in a global environment.
• Outstanding project / program management and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate integration and separation activities across functional teams with a focus on value creation and business continuity.
• Develop and maintain detailed integration/separation plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Track progress against milestones and escalate risks or issues to leadership.
• Support governance processes and provide tools/templates for efficient processes.
• Partner with Strategy & Corp Dev to support other inorganic growth initiatives.

Skills

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Healthcare industry experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges. While we continue updating the Solventum Careers Page and applicant materials, some documents may still reflect legacy branding. Please note that all listed roles are Solventum positions, and our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ applies to any personal information you submit. As it was with3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Summary

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

Your Skills and Expertise

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

Additional Qualifications

• 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

Work Details

• Work location: Remote
• Travel: 10-15% domestic and international
• Relocation Assistance: 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

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.

The expected compensation range for this position is $163,200 - $224,400, 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.).

As it was with3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer.

Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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