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About us:
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Leading the retail revolution as a champion of bold strategic thinking, best-in-class execution, and the most impactful innovation, the Enterprise Strategy team seeks to drive profitable enterprise growth by exploring new opportunities (e.g., markets, formats, channels, and guest segments), driving strategic focus and accountability and transforming Target’s business.
Leading a team of business strategists, you will apply your strengths in fact-based and analytical problem-solving, critical and conceptual thinking, passion for innovation, and strong leadership presence to shape Target’s long-term strategic direction.
As a Strategy Director, you will…
Lead multiple project teams on strategy consulting-like engagements that identify and seek to harness enterprise or business unit growth opportunities.
Understand retail trends, competitors, and consumers to develop new concepts and businesses that meet future needs in the fast-evolving multi-channel retail landscape.
Become a thought partner to senior executives, influencing decisions in line with business unit and enterprise strategy.
Collaborate cross-functionally and effectively influence without authority to drive business decisions and advance long-term strategic efforts.
Coordinate and collaborate with partners across other Insights, Strategy and Innovation teams to maximize strategic impact of work.
Be responsible for long-term development of Direct Reports and coach and develop project team members (Principals, Leads, and Sr. Analysts).
Act as core member of the Enterprise Strategy Development leadership team, prioritizing resources, setting overall team direction, and representing the team’s professional and fun culture.
Work closely with VP, Enterprise Strategy and Growth and Sr. Director, Enterprise Strategy Development in plotting future strategic opportunities for company growth.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About You:
4-year or advanced degree as well as post graduate degree (MBA preferred)
Minimum of five years of work experience after graduate school in strategic leadership roles or equivalent of 10+ years of strategic management experience including assessing business strategies, leading advanced analysis and problem solving, and developing multi-year business strategies.
Prior experience in engagement/ project leadership with a top management or innovation consulting firm or in a Fortune 100-level corporate strategy group.
An understanding of industry practices and the competitive retail landscape across channels and segments
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple, disparate projects at the same time, simultaneously managing working team, partner, and senior executive relationships.
Track record of developing and owning critical stakeholder relationships (VP/SVP/EVP-level) across the enterprise to help influence and guide strategic recommendations.
3+ years of people management experience required, including leading and coaching leaders of people.
Directly lead and/or coach teams through a systematic approach to strategic problem solving such as problem disaggregation, design research, data analytics, competitive analysis, and financial opportunity sizing.
Strong conceptual skills, including ability to translate consumer research and observations into actionable opportunities.
Ability to champion a culture of bold strategic thinking, inclusive of hiring, training, and influencing.
Demonstrated success in motivation and leadership, including strong people leadership and team building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and leading strategic dialogue for SVP/EVP-level leaders.
Ability to take risks, challenge the status quo, and work under ambiguous circumstances.
This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location 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.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 candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.Application deadline is : 01/26/2025