IT Cost Transparency Director

Job Description:

IT Cost Transparency Director

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 diversity 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 the IT Director of Cost Transparency, 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:

• Developing and maintaining an IT Cost Transparency framework and policies to ensure the effective alignment of IT delivery to business objectives.

• Develop and execute the cost transparency strategy to align IT expenditures with business goals.

• Lead the cost transparency team in delivering accurate and insightful financial analysis and reporting.

• Monitor and analyze IT Cost including hardware, software, personnel, 3rd party labor, and other IT specific expenditures to align with business needs and adhere to budgetary constraints.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to IT Leadership on IT cost management and value optimization, identifying opportunities to optimize spending and drive cost-saving initiatives/programs.

• Architect cost capture and structure to create a bill of IT and service costing model.

• Monitor and report on performance metrics and KPIs which are benchmarked, drive them with IT leadership to optimal levels.

• Work with the Portfolio management team to cost projects and on-going IT cost to include in business cases.

• Stay informed on industry best practices and trends in Technology Business Management (TBM) and leverage this knowledge to drive continuous improvement.

• Establish and enforce TBM policies, standards, and best practices.

• Business owner of IT Cost Transparency tool.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to IT staff, direct and indirect, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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) from an accredited institution

• Fifteen (15+) years IT professional experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

• Three (3) of experience in IT cost transparency tools such as Apptio or Nicas

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

• Technology / Information Systems Management preferred

• Management Accounting experience a plus

• Proficiency in financial management tools such as Excel, SAP, or Oracle Financials.

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

• Experience with managing technology financial analysis

• Experience with managing technology inventories such as databases, servers, storage, application inventories.

• Proven ability to develop and exercise project plans with minimal supervision

• A quick learner, detail oriented, organized, strong problem-solving skills and collaboration across teams, functions and organizations

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood Headquarter at least 5 days per month or as needed)

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: Is not 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 $222,044 - $271,387, 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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