Owned Brands Project Manager - Food & Beverage

Target • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is the center of Target’s Owned Brand product cross-functional team and drives all phases of owned-brand product and packaging creation, from project kickoff through results analysis. The role involves understanding business objectives and establishing product and packaging approaches that meet guest expectations. The Project Manager develops and deploys project management strategies and processes, enhances project management capabilities, and influences cross-functional partners in support of owned-brand goals. Success requires operational excellence and execution in a complex, fast-paced, matrixed environment.

This position 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 based on business needs.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of project management, program management, operations, or relevant experience.
• Proven expertise planning, organizing, and executing multiple complex project plans and resources.
• Strong communication and influence skills across all 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 strategically, using operating-model choices and Stage-Gate decision-making.
• Partner with project teams and stakeholders to define requirements, constraints, assumptions, deliverables, required resources, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress, assess risks, and conduct post-project hindsight analysis.
• Use analytics, reporting, and hindsight analysis 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.
• Influence and lead cross-functional teams throughout all project phases in support of business strategy and goals.
• Engage stakeholders in decision-making and support for business strategy and project deliverables.
• Demonstrate change leadership and advocacy in support of continuous improvement and evolution efforts.
• Navigate ambiguity and guide teams toward decisions and actions aligned with strategic goals.
• Break down problems to identify root causes, troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate issues promptly and effectively.
• Use problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to facilitate effective cross-functional decision-making.
• Identify ways of working and process improvements that accelerate business outcomes.
• Influence partners and operationalize business practices that accelerate Target Owned Brand growth.
• Champion change management and incorporate methodologies as project teams experience change.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Additional financial, education, and well-being benefits may be available, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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