Lead Business Partner Strategy & Ops

Target • Minneapolis, MN

23h • $92,000 - $166,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategy & Ops Lead, Guest Experience plays a key role in driving planning, execution, and operational excellence across a dynamic organization that brings together Guest Experience teams focused on Marketing, Digital and Loyalty. The Strategy & Ops Lead serves as a connector and problem solver — enabling clarity, alignment, and seamless execution across initiatives that enhance how guests experience Target every day.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Strategy, Marketing, Digital, or Operations
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and attention to detail
• Strong operator and problem-solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proven ability to collaborate with and facilitate through a wide range of stakeholders & partners
• Excellent communication, storytelling and relationship-building skills with the ability to craft your message to a variety of audiences
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an ability to influence without authority
• Experienced in navigating a large, matrixed organization
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity with a focus on clarity, connection & outcomes

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Business Planning Partner with the VP, Chief of Staff and Director, Strategy & Ops to support business planning and strategic alignment across the Guest Experience organization.
• Coordinate priorities and timelines, ensuring connection to enterprise goals and initiatives.
• Support the development of materials and insights for senior leadership meetings, business reviews, and enterprise updates.
• Track progress on key initiatives and help identify opportunities to accelerate impact.
• Operational Excellence Manage business routines, meetings, and communications that keep the organization operating effectively.
• Design and maintain tools and processes that bring clarity to priorities and workstreams.
• Help drive continuous improvement in how the organization plans and delivers work.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with teams across Target to ensure Guest Experience work is well-coordinated and aligned with enterprise strategies.
• Facilitate communication and information flow between leadership, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Represent the Guest Experience organization in select forums, ensuring clarity and follow-through on actions.
• Communication & Team Enablement Create clear, engaging materials that communicate strategy, progress, and priorities.
• Support leadership team meetings and engagement routines to foster connection and alignment.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees