Target · 1 day ago
Sr. Project Manager, Capability Advancement
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expTarget is a well-known retail company seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Responsible Sourcing & Sustainable Capabilities team. This role involves leading projects that enhance the capabilities of Target Owned Brands, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards and optimizing supply chain processes.
CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Assess relevant capability trends and benchmark capability maturity across the Owned Brand model for responsible and sustainable product development and supply chain management
Translate standards, policies and SOP’s into system requirements aligned with business and product development models
Evaluate system features and functionality to ensure fit-for-purpose against our Responsible and Sustainable capability requirements
Help teams anticipate road-blocks and make informed decisions when trade offs are required
Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to reduce risks, disruption and maintain momentum
Track progress through clear success measures with high visibility - monitoring adoption and assuring accountability
Work across RSSC experts, OB teams, UX designers and Enterprise Risk to develop and document process, workflows, rules and logic that support the integration of responsible and sustainable standards, policies and commitments in the business and product development model
Identify strategic opportunities for efficiency and optimization within compliance processes and business integrations
Translate RSSC programs, requirements and Target Forward commitments to inform rules, logic and workflows for technology applications across the enterprise
Develop and maintain end-to-end system reliance maps and program dependencies across the technology ecosystem in partnership with product teams
Develop and maintain “proof packs” for key integrations of sustainability across our commercial team
Build strong partnerships across Target Owned Brand teams - design, brand, sourcing, raw materials, packaging, supply planning and business operations to foster alignment and shared ownership
Partner with Enterprise Risk and Compliance and Merch Capabilities teams where relevant
Enable agility by creating collaboration mechanisms that adapt to shifting priorities and business needs and deliver on capability maturity objectives
Build advocacy with business leaders to serve as champions
Craft messaging which connects tactical work to strategic outcomes, ensuring clarity and alignment across audiences
Guide teams through change by applying practical frameworks
Serve as the central hub for consistent, transparent communication across RSSC teams, Owned Brand Tech & Data, Merch Capabilities product teams
Qualification
Required
4-year degree or equivalent experience
8+ year experience in business or operational roles with an emphasis on project leadership, process development or improvement and system integrations and rollouts
Systems thinker with strong abilities for process mapping, documentation and workflow design across system applications
Demonstrated success leading teams or cross-functional projects, fostering collaboration and shared ownership
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Familiarity with end-to-end product development models and global manufacturing
Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Comfortable experimenting with AI agent development
Values diverse perspectives and is committed to fostering inclusion
Preferred
Preferences for project management or six sigma certifications
Understanding of PLM's, Supplier Management, Ariba, InforNexus, Bamboo Rose and common risk and compliance tools is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits and programs
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Company
Target
Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2007-12-01Post Ipo Equity
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Cornell
CEO
Jim Lee
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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