Project Manager - Home and FUN101

JOIN THE EVOLUTION OF RETAIL – L5 Project Manager The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00 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 About us Target is an iconic, beloved and well recognized brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers. Target Owned Brand Sourcing & Development (OBS&D) - At the heart of one of the world’s best loved and most recognizable brands is an industry leading Owned Brand organization. We thrive on the magic of discovering that just-right thing, and we infuse everything we do with our passion for affordable chic. We concept, develop, make, and source the stylish new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. Join one of our dynamic and inventive teams to influence the style, quality, and value that decisively position Target above the competition. Your input will have a direct and positive effect, whether on home, food & beverage, or apparel & accessories. Here, you’ll be close to the action of dreaming up and bringing to life the Target-owned brands that surprise and gratify guests, wherever and whenever they love to shop. The Product Operations team within Owned Brands is comprised of project managers, sourcing managers, and technical development team members. A Project Manager drives all phases of Owned Brand product creation, from project kick off through results analysis. The Project Manager is responsible for understanding business objectives as well as establishing the optimal product and packaging approach to deliver on guest expectations. At level 5, Project Managers will manage smaller department(s) and/or product categories and may lead smaller initiatives beyond their normal responsibilities. Create and own Project Plan, State-Gate Approach & End to End Timing & Action (T&A) to support an integrated project & packaging creation process. Responsible for establishing the optimal approach for the project, product category, and business partners to ensure efficiencies are in place and guest needs are met; including R&D and out of cycle activities for all Owned Brand categories. Partners with project team and stakeholders to define project requirements, constraints, and assumptions in order to establish the project deliverables, resources needed, and timelines. Outlines project requirements and seeks necessary input from all functional areas. Ensures project aligns with primary project calendar and delivers on business objectives, strategy, and project goals. Coordinates all tasks outlined in the project plan (from kick-off through results analysis). Identifies opportunities for efficiencies in future projects by leveraging analytics, reporting, & hind-sighting to drive future State-Gate and project plan improvements. Responsible for establishing a single source of truth T&A that clearly outlines owners, actions, and timing from project activation through results analysis evaluation. Oversees and tracks T&A activities, documents changes to drive accountability, and applies learnings to future projects. Own project resource management activities & process Partners with key stake holders to align resources to project plan(s) to achieve desired outcomes. Manages and facilitates resource scoping and project plan alignment in partnership with Pipeline Management, Directors, and project team. Ensures resources and skills are appropriately aligned to meet the deliverables of the project. Tracks resource changes, risks, and applies learnings to future projects. Drive Owned Brand Business Results by facilitating the cross-functional Owned Brand Product & Packaging creation process, including Phase & Stage-Gate management Unbiased, strategic thought partner that leads CFT members through Owned Brand product & packaging creation Establishes and manages relationships with all AOE’s required to participate in the project Leader & facilitator of cross-functional team meetings, phase & stage-gate meetings Monitors compliance of activities from Project Kick-off through Results Analysis Identifies, tracks, & facilitates risk mitigation plans by anticipating potential roadblocks & risk before they occur, understand implications of risk and elevate conclusions to the appropriate levels. Project leader that leverages interpersonal skills to influence project teams & leaders to find quick resolution and move the project forward in a constructive manor Use problem solving & critical thinking skills to facilitate effective decision making within the cross-functional team Champion change management and incorporate methodologies as project teams experience various degrees of change Conducts post launch project evaluation for every project and use lessons learned to identify opportunities to enhance future Stage-Gate and project plans. Share these findings with project team, pipeline management, & Sr. leaders when applicable. This role is performed in office 4 days/week from our Downtown MN campus. This role is not eligible for remote. About you Four year degree 4+ years of Project Management experience or experience running structured well-coordinated approaches to projects Excellent written and verbal communication skills & comfortable communicating with all levels, including Sr. level leaders Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail High sense of urgency, initiative, & proactive planning Ability to work in collaborative team environment and manage relationships with team and key business partners Strong interpersonal skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to think critically and solve problems Desired Requirements Understanding of product development Capable of leading teams through change Knowledge of Project Management systems & tools Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year. Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: Application deadline is : 09/04/2026 Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop. We'll contact you if you're selected for next steps. In the meantime, follow us at A Bullseye View for the latest news. Our Benefits We care about and invest 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 Americans with Disabilities Act (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. 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