Sr Manager - Tech Portfolio Management

at  Target

The pay range is $111,200.00 - $200,200.00
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.

ABOUT US:

Technology at Target creates and operates the tools, technology, science, and systems that enable every part of Target’s business and creates compelling and joyful experiences for our team members and guests. Our success is rooted in our diverse and talented team employing architectural discipline, agile execution, innovation, and operational excellence. While we create new capabilities to drive engagement, efficiency, and growth, we also prioritize investing in our technology ecosystem to keep it reliable, performant, and secure. We believe empowering our team to solve problems, fostering continuous learning and innovation, and building strong team connections enables us to deliver more, faster, and with higher quality. And with more joy.
As a Senior Manager in Target Tech, leading Tech Portfolio Management, you and your team will enable efficient and smooth operations of Target Tech. The Portfolio Management team is designed to serve the needs of Target tech teams across the organization. The primary activities include:
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Data analysis and insights on key operational metrics for Target tech, in support of our annual goals.

• Building tools for teams to manage their operations and helping to identify action items to achieve greater success.
• Leading special projects in support of tech leader and sponsor goals.
• Supporting Target tech leaders with communication activities within their organization including team huddles and engagement moments, newsletters, team recognition and other communications needed as identified by the leaders.

Use your skills, experience, and talents to be part of this talented team driving critical outcomes for Target. As a Senior Manager, you will….

• Participate in IT strategy development and mobilize teams across tech towards this strategy
• Participate in the annual planning process for technology and business activities.
• Support tech leaders with financial management activities – monitoring forecast to goal, scenario planning for future spend and ensuring accurate management of budgets.
• Create tools and analyze trends across key operational metrics: reliability, security, tech health, efficiency and financials.
• Support tech leaders on community building, engagement and communication across their teams and supporting team member connection toward their work, team and Target.
• Proactively share knowledge of technology risks and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across Target Tech.
• Ability to communicate with, influence and navigate multiple stakeholders and leaders at varying levels across Product Engineering, Data Science and Tech Enablement.
• Develop healthy and trusted relationships with partner teams across HR, Accounting, Finance, Infrastructure and Enterprise Architecture.
• Manage/Lead a high performing, global team including career development activities and performance management.
• Measure and report progress against goals; participate in annual planning and financial management routines.
• Stay current with industry knowledge and trends.
• Encourage continuous learning within the team.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• Understands basic retail functions and technology operations
• 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to achieve continuous improvements by introducing methods and processes, challenging current processes to drive business objectives
• Knowledge and experience of Product and Agile methodologies
• Stays current with new and evolving technology trends
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences
• Process, project, or delivery management experience including stakeholder management

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Supply Chain Facility or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

Please refer the Job description for details