Lead Program Manager- Global Strategy and Transformation

Target • Brooklyn Park, MN

8d • $95,000 - $171,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Right on pace with Target’s distinctive and beloved retail brand, the Procurement team works across the business to maximize every resource, asset and relationship. We use good data, in-depth analysis and cross-functional insights to identify and communicate best practices, elevating our sourcing and procurement activities to achieve their very highest potential. A role with Procurement is a chance to positively impact several key areas of Target’s business. Your input will ensure that Target realizes the expected value from the terms of our agreements that comprise nearly a $14 billion annual spend toward innovative and competitively priced indirect goods and services by: Promoting best practices across the entire company by developing deep knowledge and client relationships in each spend category Providing expert integrated business planning and stakeholder management for all indirect items and services Applying intelligent rate, demand and specification levers to source, negotiate and contract services while sustainably lowering costs Propelling the business with accurate and comprehensive demand forecasting, financial planning and item setup Changing the game for our internal online catalog end users by making the entire buying process faster and simpler Helping us cultivate Target’s partnerships with diverse, community-minded suppliers who are committed to economic development and job growth As a Lead Program Manager in Indirect Planning , you will set and drive planning strategy across global operating model design, product , data and analytics , and AI , ensuring these capabilities are aligned and evolving in sync to support future state planning operations. This role operates at a strategic level , identifying opportunities to modernize and transform how indirect planning is enabled across the enterprise while translating strategy into scalable, actionable solutions . You will lead across planning , product , data and analytics , and global teams to shape direction, drive decisions, and pull the organization forward. You will bring a clear point of view in ambiguous spaces , influence prioritization , and ensure work is integrated, sequenced, and adopted at scale. This role requires experience shaping and operating in global models , with a focus on leading change , driving decision quality, and ensuring ownership and adoption by those impacted. As a Lead Program Manager, you will influence beyond direct ownership by building alignment, connecting teams, and driving shared outcomes across the enterprise. You will model trust, healthy conflict, and accountability, helping elevate team dynamics while strengthening partnerships and driving action in complex environments. This role requires the ability to lead with strategy , confidence , and clarity while translating enterprise priorities into results .

Requirements

• Experience in global model evolution and operations
• Planning acumen
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
• 2-6 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong analytical skills with strong business acumen
• Strategizes and influences others across project level CFTs (Cross Functional Teams)

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees