Sr. Manager – Enterprise Item (Item Taxonomy)

Target • Minneapolis, MN

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager leads Target’s Item Taxonomy capability, which governs how the assortment is organized and classified through product hierarchies and item data attribution. The role executes strategic priorities, strengthens governance, and drives operational excellence in partnership with teams across the enterprise. It leads and develops taxonomy experts responsible for end-to-end Item Taxonomy management, capability performance, and continuous improvement. The role translates assortment and data needs into a scalable, adaptable taxonomy and uses strategic planning and data-driven decisions to improve classification accuracy and attribution relevance, simplify item processes, and enhance the guest shopping experience.

The position is based at Target HQ in Minnesota and uses a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day arrangement. Work is performed onsite and virtually depending on role, team, and daily tasks. Work duties cannot be performed outside the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Job duties may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 6+ years of retail and/or e-commerce experience.
• 2+ years of experience directly leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and balance team, partner, and business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and advance a capability through strategic planning and execution, operational excellence, talent development, and measurable business outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to navigate complex challenges and develop innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
• Collaborative, enterprise-minded leadership, with proven ability to influence senior leaders, align global and cross-functional partners, and navigate ambiguity and change while maintaining clarity, accountability, and momentum.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data and insights to inform decisions, prioritize improvements, and drive results.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Item Taxonomy, Item Data, digital commerce, or similar information management disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of taxonomy experts by setting expectations, providing actionable feedback, building talent, and fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Execute and refine the Item Taxonomy strategic roadmap, aligning priorities with evolving business needs, advancing capability maturity, and delivering measurable enterprise and guest value.
• Build relationships with Enterprise Item leaders, global partners, and cross-functional teams to align priorities, establish accountability and ways of working, advocate for taxonomy needs, and simplify shared processes.
• Improve taxonomy processes, tools, and technology in partnership with Product, including advancing automation, streamlining workflows, and delivering scalable solutions.
• Establish and monitor objectives, key results, and service-level expectations aligned with enterprise priorities; manage resources, risks, and delivery commitments; and ensure timely issue resolution and operational accountability.
• Participate in broader Enterprise Item initiatives and strategic efforts as business needs evolve.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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