Lead Strategist, Enterprise Strategy Development

Role Overview As a Lead Strategist in Enterprise Strategy Development, you will partner with senior leaders across the organization to develop business and functional strategies that drive profitable enterprise growth. Your work influences Target’s annual Strategic Priorities and shapes decisions for thousands of team members worldwide. Responsibilites Apply strong understanding of Target’s business economics and drivers. Integrate guest, competitive, and financial perspectives into workstreams. Draw clear links between data and business implications. Define and own problem framing for assigned workstreams; translate ambiguous goals into structured questions and adjust framing dynamically as new insights emerge. Synthesize analytical research into clear, actionable insights; translate findings into logical implications and early recommendations; validate conclusions through partner input and team discussion. Craft coherent storylines and first-pass presentation drafts; structure content for clarity and decision relevance; ensure consistency and logical flow of materials across outputs. Communicate key findings and implications confidently to project teams and partners; tailor messages for different audiences; drive clarity and alignment through consistent communication. Design and manage detailed workplans for workstream execution; track progress, manage interdependencies, and adjust timelines as needed; ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs. Provide direction and feedback to analysts; ensure alignment across functions and stakeholders; build strong relationships to support project execution. Demonstrate Target and ESD values in all decisions and actions; set a professional tone for collaboration and communication; uphold quality standards and inclusivity. Qualifications Four-year degree or equivalent experience. 6+ years of professional work experience. 3+ years of experience in the field of strategy. 3+ years of retail or adjacent experience. Consulting experience preferred. Advanced degree preferred. Work Arrangement This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (Flex for Your Day) work arrangement based on Target’s needs. Benefits Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more. Other benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Equal Opportunity Target is an equal-opportunity employer under ADA. In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel. #J-18808-Ljbffr