Manager, Corporate Development ∞ (Maplewood, MN)

Job Description:

Manager, Corporate Development

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 a Manager within Corporate Development, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Supporting all aspects of mergers & acquisitions across the enterprise with a focus on corporate portfolio management projects focused on value creation and growth
• Assist in developing a robust pipeline of acquisition and divestment opportunities
• Support deal execution including all aspects of due diligence, financial modeling and valuation
• Collaborate with internal functions and business teams before, during and after M&A processes
• Prepare M&A related presentations for the Board of Directors, Executives and other business leaders

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)
• Three (3) years of mergers & acquisitions experience within corporate development, investment banking or other project management related setting in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Six to eight (6 - 8) years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, investment banking or corporate development roles
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to digest and synthesize large amounts of data and information into executive-level reports and documents for Board of Directors, executive groups, and other senior leaders 
• Experience managing multiple, competing priorities in a constantly changing environment 
• Comfortable with ambiguity and tight deadlines 
• Proven ability to understand, design and translate business requirements into actionable solutions with emphasis on execution and results 
• Strong MS PowerPoint and Excel capabilities

Work location:

• Maplewood, MN

Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: 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 $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/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 08/05/2025 To 09/04/2025 Or until filled

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