Director Strategy & Operations

Target • Minneapolis, MN

22d • $131,000 - $236,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Chief of Staff to the SVP of Product Design & Packaging Overview: The Chief of Staff will play a pivotal role in supporting the SVP of Product Design & Packaging, providing strategic advisory, leadership coordination, and driving alignment across key partners to ensure the successful execution of key initiatives within Owned Brands. This role requires a proactive, strategic thinker who can drive the near-term execution and long-term direction of Product Design & Packaging by defining and driving the strategic agenda.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
• 8 years of experience, preferably in Merchandising, Design, or similar
• Strategic Thinker - Demonstrated ability to think strategically, with a clear understanding of how to position the organization for long-term success.
• Effective Communicator - Possesses exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong Leader- Exhibits strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire, influence, and align teams towards common goals
• Adaptability - Shows a high degree of adaptability, able to navigate and manage change effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Problem-Solver - Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions.
• Collaborative- Fosters a collaborative environment, working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Relationship/Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence an alignment of internal partners at the senior level.
• Extensive experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and strategic partners
• Team leadership (roundtable) commitment to DE&I
• Demonstrated ability to operationalize strategies across stakeholder groups
• Strategic Planning - Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and execution, with a track record of driving organizational change and achieving business objectives.
• Change Management: Experience leading and supporting change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in.
• Passion for Design: Demonstrate a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for the field of Design - both as a discipline and in collaboration with designers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory Act as a key advisor to the SVP of Product Design & Packaging, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• In collaboration with the SVP, shape the near-term execution and long-term direction of Owned Brands, specifically for Product Design & Packaging, by defining and driving the strategic goals for Product Design & Packaging.
• Leadership Coordination: Facilitate alignment among senior leadership on strategic initiatives, ensuring coherence in vision and execution across cross functional partners.
• Establish a reliable, sustainable operating cadence across Owned Brands leadership, Product Design & Packaging senior leadership team, and CFT partnerships.
• Coordinate strategic meetings, documentation, and deliverables to ensure alignment and progress on key initiatives.
• Project Management: Oversee at a high-level critical projects and initiatives from conception through to completion, ensuring they align with Product Design & Packaging goals and are delivered efficiently.
• Communication Management Enhance internal communication within the leadership team, Product Design & Packaging team and the CFT, ensuring clarity and consistency in messaging.
• Prepare and manage the SVP’s agenda for key meetings, ensuring optimal use of time and focus on strategic matters.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a liaison between the SVP and internal/external stakeholders, managing relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and address operational and strategic issues before they escalate, collaborating with stakeholders to provide solutions to challenges affecting Product Design & Packaging business.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor performance against strategic goals, facilitating regular reviews and adjustments to strategies as necessary.
• Innovation: Encourage and facilitate innovation across Product Design & Packaging, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Talent Management: Partner closely with HR Partner to support all talent routines, ensuring the team meets business strategic goals.
• Change Management: Lead and support change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and buy-in across key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement crisis management plans to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of operations during unforeseen events.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage data analytics to provide actionable insights and drive evidence-based decision-making processes.
• Budget Oversight: Assist in the development and management of the budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and efficient allocation of resources.
• Speaking Engagement & Communications Support Partner with leader to organize, draft, and prepare materials for speaking engagements, classes, and presentations.
• Manage logistics, gather content, and ensure messaging aligns with broader communications strategy - expanding as external engagement grows.

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 401(k)
• employee discount
• short term disability
• long term disability
• paid sick leave
• paid national holidays
• paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees