[Hiring] Manager of Portfolio Execution @SOLVENTUM

Role Description

The Manager of Portfolio Execution will facilitate the planning and execution of acquisitions and divestitures. As part of the Strategy & Corporate Development organization, this role is critical to ensuring seamless integration/separation planning and execution across the business and all functional teams. As a member of the central IMO or SMO, this role will support alignment, governance, and operational excellence to achieve transaction milestones and value creation.

• Acquisition Integration Planning & Execution:
  • Coordinate integration and separation activities across functional teams with a focus on value creation and business continuity.
  • Support the development and maintenance of detailed integration and separation plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of integrations, ensuring acquisitions achieve deal model metrics and key milestones.
  • Track progress against key milestones and identify risks, dependencies, and issues requiring resolution or escalation.
  • Support governance processes, including steering committees and functional and workstream leadership.
  • Be a strong carrier of the Solventum brand and values in engagement with deal partners.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Establish a strong working relationship with the business (Sales, Marketing, R&D, etc.) and functions (Finance, Global Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, HR, IT, etc.) to:
  • Create a clear plan for execution (integration/separation master tracker).
  • Identify and track interdependencies, key risks, roadblocks, or lacking alignment early and provide visibility to leadership.
  • Help drive accountability for milestone achievement.
  • Provide tools, templates, and thought leadership to facilitate effective processes.
• Communication:
  • Excel at verbal and written communication with program stakeholders at peer level and above.
  • Support development of clear communication of integration/separation planning, jointly with Communications and other functions.
  • Facilitate and prepare information sharing between functional teams and with executive leadership.
  • Assist in preparation of materials for governance reviews, steering committees, and executive updates.
• Performance Tracking:
  • Track and monitor KPIs and milestones for integration success.
  • Support quarterly report creation for Executive Leadership Team on progress toward goals and mitigation plans when off track.
  • Contribute to integration post-mortems and incorporate lessons learned into playbook and processes.
• Divestitures and Separations:
  • Support separation planning and execution, aiming to ensure business continuity and achieving set separation targets (revenue growth, cost synergies, retention/hiring, operational integration objectives e.g., systems onboarding, etc.).
  • Help coordinate Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) and manage the exit process and timelines, in close collaboration with the TMO.
• Other Corp Dev:
  • Partner with the broader Strategy & Corp Dev Team (Business Development, Corporate Strategy) to support other inorganic growth initiatives.
  • Support continued enhancement of M&A execution methodologies, tools, templates, and training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 5+ years of overall professional experience in the Health Care industry or adjacent industries, in roles in Commercial Strategy, Corporate Development, or Transformations.
• Proven track record supporting complex, cross-functional projects in a global environment.
• Outstanding project/program management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or related field).
• In-depth knowledge of the M&A/Divestiture process with proficient understanding of business, financial, accounting, legal, and tax principles.
• Strategic Consulting background.
• Proven track record managing complex deals and investments.
• Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Solventum’s businesses or market spaces including wound care, infection prevention, surgical solutions, dental, or health information systems.
• Ability to thrive in an action-oriented and high accountability environment.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to executives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability Benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Paid Absences.
• Retirement Benefits.