TEBG Automotive Strategy Lead

3M; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 222,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking an Automotive Strategy Leader in Livonia, MI, to shape global go-to-market and growth initiatives. You will collaborate with senior leaders to drive strategic investments and prioritize accounts in the automotive sector.

The role requires extensive automotive experience, strategy development, and strong communication with executive stakeholders. The position is on-site at the 3M Center in Livonia, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of experience across topics such as strategy, marketing, business operations, and business development in private, public, government or military environment.
• Five (5) years of automotive industry experience and interest, particularly within the automotive tier supply chain.
• MBA from an accredited institution (advantage).
• Complex research and quantitative analyses to identify business trends and opportunities.
• Leads and optimizes end-to-end business processes with governance and metrics.
• Experience using Salesforce and other enterprise data sources for insights and forecasting.
• Partners across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and initiatives.
• Prepares executive communications and presentations for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leverage automotive knowledge to develop the strategic plan.
• Conduct market and competitive intelligence to identify growth spaces.
• Prepare materials for quarterly updates and board presentations.
• Define growth vectors and set success metrics and milestones.
• Bridge strategy to executable plans and align with vertical teams.
• Identify strategic accounts to drive growth with alliances.
• Collaborate on external engagement and go-to-market planning.
• Oversee major business transformation projects.
• Lead governance and performance metrics initiatives.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Strategic planning

Market research

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA (advantage)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: TEBG Automotive Strategy Leader

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

As an Automotive Strategy Leader, 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 by:

• Leveraging deep Automotive industry knowledge, market research, technology roadmaps, lead development of the strategic plan
• Complete market & competitive intelligence analysis to keep the organization informed and determine priority spaces for where to play and how to win (including TAM/SAM); tie to key investment themes, and drive exposure to parts of the end-market product and technology stack which are growing faster than underlying market
• Drive and own the presentation materials for “always on” strategy activities and rhythm at the Business Group-level (quarterly executive updates, board presentations, strategic plan, operating plan), collaborating with the vertical operations leaders and vertical teams for customer and application-specific level detail
• Develop list of key growth vectors, strategic priorities (split by organic, partner, and inorganic priorities) and set up success measures, investment milestones, and tracking processes
• Develop detailed plans to bridge from strategy to executable plans
• Determine strategic and priority accounts to drive growth to operationalize the growth strategies (in partnership with vertical alliances team)
• Collaborate with vertical leadership and marketing on external engagement prioritization & planning (3M events, industry events)
• Drive a consistent global go-to-market strategy tied to business model(s), resource allocation, omnichannel approach
• Establish go-to-market and ecosystem partnership priorities; lead top of funnel and initial prioritization activities
• Oversee key projects related to major business transformation / change journeys

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 experience across topics such as strategy, marketing, business operations, and business development in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) years of automotive industry experience and interest, particularly within the automotive tier supply chain

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

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited institution
• Conducts complex research and quantitative analyses to identify business trends, evaluate opportunities, and provide data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Leads and optimizes end-to-end business processes, establishing governance, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Experienced using Salesforce and other enterprise data sources to develop insights, monitor key performance indicators, and inform business planning and forecasting activities.
• Partners across cross-functional teams and organizational boundaries to drive alignment, manage competing priorities, and successfully execute high-impact business initiatives.
• Prepares and delivers executive-level communications, presentations, and recommendations while engaging senior internal and external stakeholders to influence decisions and achieve business objectives.

Work location:

• This role has an on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at the 3M Center, located in Livonia, MI.

Travel: May include up to 10%, domestic & international

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $221,591 - $270,834, 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/.

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