Cybersecurity Strategy and Communications Lead

Position Overview

At 3M, you will play a pivotal role supporting the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the broader Cybersecurity organization by designing and executing communication strategies that elevate visibility, understanding, and engagement around the Information Security Risk and Compliance (ISRC) program.

• Serve as primary communications advisor to the CISO, crafting and delivering messaging for executive committees, senior leadership, and governance forums.
• Provide direct hands‑on support to the CISO for the creation of high‑impact PowerPoint presentations that articulate cybersecurity strategy, risk posture, and organizational progress.
• Lead and manage ISRC’s end‑to‑end communications services, including content development, planning, and distribution for internal audiences.
• Oversee and justify use of temporary and offshore communications staff to meet fluctuating demand, ensuring effective resource utilization and continuity of messaging.
• Develop, edit, and publish cybersecurity and risk communications that reach global employee audiences with clarity and consistency.
• Manage ISRC’s communications calendar and deliverables, aligning priorities with broader Cybersecurity and corporate communication objectives.
• Coordinate review and approval workflows to maintain quality, accuracy, and branding alignment.
• Evaluate workload and resource needs, providing business justification for temporary or offshore support as demand requires.
• Build and maintain Cybersecurity and Security Awareness portal pages that are engaging, accessible, and aligned with organizational messaging standards.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure portal content reflects current cybersecurity initiatives and is optimized for user experience.
• Apply consistent tone, navigation structure, and branding across portal sites to promote awareness and compliance.
• Partner directly with the CISO to design compelling PowerPoint presentations and visual materials for executive meetings.
• Transform complex data and technical subjects into visually clear, concise, and persuasive communication materials.
• Coordinate with ISRC leaders to gather relevant metrics, insights, and narratives for inclusion in dashboards, reports, and strategic planning briefings.
• Standardize presentation templates and messaging themes across the Cybersecurity organization.
• Organize extended leadership meetings, town halls, and all‑hands sessions focused on Cybersecurity and ISRC priorities.
• Draft agendas, document discussions, and capture detailed action items.
• Monitor and track progress on follow‑up actions from leadership forums.
• Collaborate with the Human Cyber Risk Management team to lead communications and event planning for Annual Security Awareness Month.
• Develop awareness campaigns, multimedia materials, and signage that resonate across business units and employee groups.
• Measure engagement through participation metrics and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (completed and verified prior to start).
• Two (2) years of directly supporting a CISO or senior technology executive in preparing and delivering PowerPoint presentations and strategic communications in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Five (5) years of experience in corporate or cybersecurity communications.

• Demonstrated experience directly supporting a CISO or senior technology executive.
• Proven professional experience in corporate or cybersecurity communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills tailored to executive audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, and collaboration tools.
• Strong skills in SharePoint Online development and content management.
• Highly organized project management capability and ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• Collaborates effectively with cross‑functional and global teams.
• Experience in web content management, digital design, and SharePoint governance.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, metrics, and organizational…