Manager, Corporate Strategy

About the role

As a Manager, Corporate Strategy you will support defining the global enterprise strategy, collaborating closely with senior leadership to drive growth and innovation across 3M.

Key responsibilities

• 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, resource allocation and M&A.
• Support the corporate strategic planning process, including executive and Board‑level strategy formulation and business case development.
• Track industry and competitive trends, develop business outlooks and forecasts.
• Develop rigorous, fact‑based quantitative analysis to support recommendations.
• Ensure strategic and financial soundness and alignment for any recommendations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) completed prior to start.
• At least five years of strategy experience in private, public, government or military environments.
• Proven leadership ability with a track record of leading high‑impact projects and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to interact confidently with senior executives and handle high‑pressure settings.
• Action‑oriented, hands‑on self‑starter with strong execution focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior analytical and problem‑solving skills, including solid financial and statistical analysis.

Required skills

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Advanced analytics tools such as Tableau