Owned Brands Project Manager - Food & Beverage

Target • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $73,000 - $132,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Target’s Owned Brands Product Development & Sourcing organization uses product development, project management, and sourcing capabilities to lead cross-functional development of products and packaging. The Project Manager is central to the owned-brand product cross-functional team and drives all phases of product and packaging creation, from project kickoff through results analysis. The role requires understanding business objectives and establishing product and packaging approaches that meet guest expectations. The Project Manager develops and deploys project management strategies and processes, strengthens project management capabilities, and influences cross-functional partners in a complex, fast-paced, matrixed environment.

This role is performed on-site four days per week at Target’s Downtown Minnesota headquarters campus and is not eligible for remote work. Job duties may change due to business needs.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of project management, program management, operations, or relevant experience.
• Proven expertise in planning, organizing, and executing multiple complex project plans and resources.
• Strong communication and influence skills across levels and functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High sense of urgency, initiative, and proactive planning.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable team environment.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet or comparable project management software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product and packaging creation projects using operating-model choices and stage-gate decision making.
• Partner with project teams and stakeholders to define requirements, constraints, assumptions, deliverables, resource needs, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress, assess risks, and conduct post-project reviews and analysis.
• Use analytics, reporting, and post-project reviews to identify efficiencies and improve future stage-gate processes and project plans.
• Coordinate related projects to improve efficiency, visibility, and connectivity.
• Prioritize projects and resources in alignment with strategic goals.
• Facilitate recurring cross-functional team meetings, project milestones, and decision gates.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams throughout project phases in support of business strategy and goals.
• Engage stakeholders in decision making and support of business strategy and project deliverables.
• Promote continuous improvement and guide teams through ambiguity toward decisions and action aligned with strategic goals.
• Identify root causes, troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate issues effectively.
• Use problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to support effective cross-functional decisions.
• Identify process improvements and ways of working that accelerate business outcomes.
• Influence partners and operationalize business practices that support growth of Target Owned Brands.
• Champion change management and apply appropriate methodologies as project teams experience change.

Benefits

• Eligible team members may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, among other health benefits and programs.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits may also be available to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level