Lead Program Manager Operations & Strategic Planning

The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents 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. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits .

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here .   The Operations Strategy team drives enterprise-wide capabilities that improve the speed, reliability, efficiency, and scalability of Target’s end-to-end business operations. We identify opportunities, develop strategies, and lead cross-functional programs that enable operational excellence and unlock future growth.

Overview As a Lead Program Manager on the Operations Strategy team, you will lead enterprise initiatives that improve the effectiveness, scalability, and resilience of Target’s operations. You will partner with senior leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, Stores, Properties, Product, Technology, Finance, and other enterprise functions to define strategic priorities, shape operating models, align enterprise stakeholders, and drive execution that delivers measurable business outcomes. This role balances strategic thinking with disciplined execution. You will identify opportunities to improve how the business operates, align diverse stakeholders around shared outcomes, and lead complex work that transforms strategy into scalable capabilities. Success requires strong business acumen, systems thinking, influence without authority, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while driving results.

Strategy & Operational Outcomes Shape enterprise strategies and capability roadmaps that improve operational performance across the supply chain and store networks, enable long-term business priorities, and position Target to respond to evolving business needs. Identify opportunities to improve enterprise capabilities across people, process, technology, and operating models. Partner with senior leaders to evaluate business opportunities, define strategic priorities, establish success metrics, and inform enterprise investment decisions. Translate strategic objectives into scalable initiatives and execution plans. Enterprise Execution Lead execution of complex cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple business areas. Establish governance, milestones, decision forums, risks, dependencies, and success measures. Coordinate across Supply Chain, Stores, Properties, Product, Technology, Finance, HR, and other enterprise partners. Drive execution and accountability to achieve measurable business outcomes. Lead organizational adoption by anticipating change impacts, aligning stakeholders, and enabling successful implementation. Operational Strategy & Continuous Improvement Evaluate operational performance and emerging business needs using data, operational insights, guest insights, and market trends to identify opportunities for future capability development. Develop repeatable frameworks and operating models that improve enterprise effectiveness. Lead structured problem solving for complex operational challenges. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and scale operational capabilities. Influence & Organizational Leadership