Corporate Development Manager
- Location
- Maplewood, Minnesota
- Requisition ID
- R01172947
- Date posted
- 10/23/2026
- Category
- Finance and Accounting
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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 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)
- Five (5) years of merger & 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:
- Eight to ten (8 – 10) 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 an emphasis on execution and results
Work location:
- 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 25% 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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What to Expect During the Hiring Process
This is a general overview of the 3M job application process. The specific steps, timing, and requirements may vary by country, region, role, or business need. For the most accurate information, please follow any location-specific guidance or instructions shared with you during the recruitment process.
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