Project Manager - Home and FUN101

Target; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target is seeking a Project Manager to lead Owned Brand product and packaging creation. You will drive end-to-end project plans, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with business goals and guest expectations. This role is based in Downtown Minneapolis and requires 4+ years of PM experience.

The position emphasizes structured stage-gate processes, resource management, and proactive risk mitigation in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Four year degree required.
• 4+ years of Project Management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with senior leaders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Owns and drives all phases of Owned Brand product and packaging creation.
• Leads cross-functional teams through phase-and-stage gate processes.
• Manages project plans, resources, and timelines with accountability.
• Ensures alignment with business objectives and guest needs.
• Monitors risks and mitigates issues to keep projects on track.
• Partners with stakeholders to define requirements and delivery milestones.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PM software

Job description

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 instancesmay 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.

JOIN THE EVOLUTION OF RETAIL –L5Project Manager

About us:

Target is an iconic, beloved and well recognized brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.

**TargetOwned Brand Sourcing & Development(OBS&D)-**At the heart of one of the world’s best loved and most recognizable brands is anindustry leadingOwned Brandorganization. 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,andsourcethe 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.

Product Operations team within Owned Brands iscomprised of project managers,sourcingmanagers,andtechnical development team members.AProject Managerdrivesall phases of Owned Brand product creation, fromproject kick offthrough 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 level5, Project Managers will managesmallerdepartment(s) and/or productcategories andmay leadsmallerinitiatives beyond theirnormal responsibilities.

Createand own Project Plan, State-Gate Approach & End to End Timing & Action(T&A)to support an integrated project & packaging creation process.

• Responsible for establishingthe 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 andstakeholders to define project requirements, constraints, and assumptions in order to establish theproject deliverables, resourcesneeded, and timelines.

• Outlines project requirements and seeks necessary input from all functional areas.

• Ensuresproject aligns withprimaryproject calendar and delivers on business objectives, strategy, and project goals.

• Coordinates all tasks outlined in the project plan (from kick-off throughresultsanalysis).

• Identifiesopportunities 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.

• Overseesandtracks T&A activities, documents changes to drive accountability, and applieslearnings 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 andfacilitates resource scoping and project plan alignment in partnership with Pipeline Management, Directors, andproject team.

• Ensures resources andskills are appropriately aligned to meet the deliverables of the project.

• Tracksresource changes, risks, andapplies 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 escalates 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 withproject team, pipeline management, & Sr. leaderswhen 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-coordinatedapproachesto projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills& comfortablecommunicating with all levels, including Sr. level leaders

• Excellent organizational skills& attention to detail

• High sense of urgency,initiative, &proactiveplanning

• 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

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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 [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Application deadline is : 09/04/2026