Strategic L&D Portfolio & Planning Lead

Target; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking a Lead Consultant in Learning & Development to drive enterprise learning strategy, governance, and planning at scale. You will partner with HR, COEs, and leaders to translate strategy into action and manage cross-functional programs that influence senior stakeholders through data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, facilitation, and operating model design to enable improved business outcomes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Strategy, Operations or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior leaders.
• Strong consulting, strategic planning, and organizational effectiveness expertise.
• Experience developing governance processes, operating models, business reviews, planning routines, or enterprise-wide programs.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic priorities, align resources, and translate enterprise objectives into actionable plans and roadmaps.
• Lead annual and multi-year planning processes, synthesizing business insights, identifying dependencies and risks, and establishing measures of success.
• Oversee governance and business review routines that provide visibility into portfolio performance and ensure alignment to priorities and outcomes.
• Design and continuously improve operating routines, governance frameworks, and organizational processes.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives requiring strategic planning, governance, and execution.
• Partner with leaders to navigate organizational change and drive enterprise learning initiatives.

Skills

Consulting

Strategic planning

Organizational effectiveness

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Target is seeking a Lead Consultant in Learning & Development to drive enterprise learning strategy, governance, and planning at scale. You will partner with HR, COEs, and leaders to translate strategy into action and manage cross-functional programs that influence senior stakeholders through data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, facilitation, and operating model design to enable improved business outcomes across the organization.