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Lead Business Partner Strategy & Ops
Job Id: R0000423495
The pay range is $92,000.00 - $166,000.00
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 https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About Us
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
The Strategy & Ops Lead, Guest Experience plays a key role in driving planning, execution, and operational excellence across a dynamic organization that brings together Guest Experience teams focused on Marketing, Digital and Loyalty.
The Strategy & Ops Lead serves as a connector and problem solver — enabling clarity, alignment, and seamless execution across initiatives that enhance how guests experience Target every day.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic & Business Planning
- Partner with the VP, Chief of Staff and Director, Strategy & Ops to support business planning and strategic alignment across the Guest Experience organization.
- Coordinate priorities and timelines, ensuring connection to enterprise goals and initiatives.
- Support the development of materials and insights for senior leadership meetings, business reviews, and enterprise updates.
- Track progress on key initiatives and help identify opportunities to accelerate impact.
Operational Excellence
- Manage business routines, meetings, and communications that keep the organization operating effectively.
- Design and maintain tools and processes that bring clarity to priorities and workstreams.
- Help drive continuous improvement in how the organization plans and delivers work.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with teams across Target to ensure Guest Experience work is well-coordinated and aligned with enterprise strategies.
- Facilitate communication and information flow between leadership, partners, and key stakeholders.
- Represent the Guest Experience organization in select forums, ensuring clarity and follow-through on actions.
Communication & Team Enablement
- Create clear, engaging materials that communicate strategy, progress, and priorities.
- Support leadership team meetings and engagement routines to foster connection and alignment.
About You
- 7+ years of experience in Strategy, Marketing, Digital, or Operations
- Strategic thinker with a bias for action and attention to detail
- Strong operator and problem-solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proven ability to collaborate with and facilitate through a wide range of stakeholders & partners
- Excellent communication, storytelling and relationship-building skills with the ability to craft your message to a variety of audiences
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an ability to influence without authority
- Experienced in navigating a large, matrixed organization
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity with a focus on clarity, connection & outcomes
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.
Benefits Eligibility
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Competitive benefits
We are proud to provide benefits that support you, your family and your future.
Health and well-being
Target offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Plus, get free 24/7 virtual care and mental health support.
Financial well-being
Your financial future is bright with TGT 401(k) offering 5% eligible contribution matching and more discount and reimbursement programs.
Paid time off
Target encourages work-life balance by offering seven paid holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and a flexible paid time off plan that doesn’t require time tracking (unless in a location where it is legally required).
Education assistance
Target's industry-leading education assistance benefit, Dream to Be, offers tuition-free programs to support your growth.
Market-leading pay
Target is a proud pay leader in retail and highly competitive with other large companies, providing equitable and competitive pay for all.
Team Target discount
Get the exclusive team member discount of 10% off plus an added 20% off a variety of food and wellness products.
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