Master Data Management Operations Mgr

National Black MBA Association; Maplewood, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Master Data Management Operations Manager to lead MDM strategy and align priorities with enterprise goals. This role partners with MDM leadership and function leaders to translate long-term objectives into actionable plans, develop roadmaps, and drive value from Master Data.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, and executive communications, with on-site duties at the 3M Center in Maplewood and potential travel. Relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Strategy, Economics, Operations, Data Science (verified).
• Seven (7) years of experience in business operations, consulting, master data management in diverse environments.
• Master’s degree in business administration or related discipline (bonus).

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine MDM strategy priorities, annual plans and multi-year roadmaps.
• Conduct internal and external analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities and best practices for Master Data.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, reports, and briefing materials for leadership reviews and planning sessions.
• Track progress against strategic goals and KPIs, highlighting risks and corrective actions.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across 3M teams and enterprise priorities.
• Support budgeting and resource planning by linking investments to objectives.
• Perform scenario analysis to inform decisions on priorities and trade-offs.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Strategy, Economics, Operations, Data Science

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Job description

Master Data Management Operations Manager

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 environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The Master Data Management (MDM) Operations Manager will lead MDM strategy activities, aligning functional priorities across with enterprise objectives, with a direct understand of how Master Data creates value for 3M. This role will work closely with MDM leadership as well as 3M function leadership to assess needs, bring external best practices, identify strategic opportunities to drive value with Master Data, and help translate long-term goals into actionable plans for the Master Data Management discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure 3M derives value from Master Data.
• Partner with 3M MDM and 3M functional leaders to develop and refine strategic priorities, annual plans, and multi-year roadmaps.
• Conduct internal and external analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, best practices, and business implications affecting Master Data Management.
• Support strategic initiative planning, including scope definition, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, reports, and briefing materials for leadership reviews and planning sessions.
• Track progress against strategic goals and key performance indicators, highlighting risks and recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment across 3M teams, stakeholders, and enterprise priorities.
• Support budgeting and resource planning discussions by connecting investments to strategic objectives.
• Perform scenario analysis and provide insights to support decision‑making on organizational priorities and strategic trade-offs.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as required.

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 in Business, Finance, Strategy, Economics, Operations, Data Science (completed and verified prior to start)
• Seven (7) years of experience in business operations, consulting, master data management in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Master’s degree in business administration or related discipline.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in business operations, consulting, master data management or a related field.
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience interpreting data and turning insights into recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating presentations for senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across functions and organizational levels.

Work location:

• This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation: 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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:

The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, 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/.

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.

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.

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.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Join 3M today.