Lead Portfolio Manager, Supply Chain Operations Activation (Hybrid)

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 . Target Global Supply Chain and Logistics is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how we get the right product to the right guest even better, faster and more cost effectively than before. We are becoming more intelligent, automated and algorithmic in our decision-making, so that no matter how guests shop—in stores or on Target.com—we deliver the convenience and immediate gratification they demand and deserve. We are on a mission to win decisively over any competitor, with a seamless and superior guest service experience unlike any they can offer. Our teams work with the agility our mission requires
• we constantly come together to implement new processes in record time. So, we’re looking for exceptional people who are proactive, creative, independent, innovative, risk-savvy and comfortable working in varying degrees of ambiguity. Are you a critical thinker who seeks the root cause and can analyze both qualitatively and quantitatively? Are you a creative problem-solver who simplifies problems, quickly identifies solutions, commits to a plan and then positively influences others to execute it? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams. A role within HQ Activation means helping turn ideas into reality. This team is responsible for activating the projects, programs
• operational improvements that shape the future of the Supply Chain network. We are connectors, coordinators, strategists, analysts, storytellers
• continuous learners who thrive in ambiguity and bring structure to complexity. We partner across engineering, operations, technology
• headquarters teams to create visibility, align priorities
• drive successful execution of high-impact initiatives. From improving governance and resource planning to advancing portfolio management capabilities and organizational processes, your work will influence how the Supply Chain delivers value today while building the foundation for tomorrow. As a Lead Portfolio Manager on the Activation Team you will be responsible for establishing and leading a standardized, scalable project operating system that supports the successful delivery of a complex portfolio of supply chain initiatives. Your work will focus on enabling consistent, data-driven execution by implementing clear governance, structured processes
• a single source of truth across projects. Responsibilities will span a range of critical portfolio management needs, including strengthening intake and prioritization, improving project performance to key performance indicators, enhancing stakeholder engagement and increasing the effectiveness of risk management activities. You will consistently communicate with senior leaders Vice President and above. You will partner across operations, technology, design
• construction teams to drive alignment and accelerate the speed and effectiveness of decisions. You role will involve laddering the portfolio planning and progress into the broader Supply Chain Operations and Global Supply Chain Operations echo systems. In addition, you will embed execution excellence through standardized tools, templates
• best practices that elevate overall project delivery maturity. You will also lead adoption and change efforts to ensure consistent use of tools, processes
• governance across the team. The initial assignment will be based on careful consideration of the candidate’s previous experience along with their personal and professional career aspirations. This position will report to the Senior Director Activation. Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development, implementation
• continuous evolution of the Activation Project Operating System, establishing standardized methods, tools, governance
• routines that improve execution consistency, portfolio visibility
• scalable delivery of complex initiatives.
• Establish and govern a common project management tool ecosystem, driving adoption of predictive project management practices, data integrity, workflow standardization, and portfolio transparency across the organization.
• Develop and maintain portfolio performance frameworks that provide a single source of truth for delivery metrics, portfolio health, and executive decision-making.
• Leverage automation, analytics, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled capabilities, to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and decision-making across the project portfolio.
• Design and govern tiered project lifecycle and stage-gate frameworks aligned to project complexity, risk, and investment level, ensuring consistent planning rigor, execution readiness, and delivery performance.
• Define and maintain governance structures, decision rights, escalation pathways, and project readiness criteria that enable timely, data-driven progression of initiatives and effective resolution of delivery risks.
• Lead governance forums and portfolio reviews, facilitating structured decision-making, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Establish and standardize stakeholder engagement models, communication frameworks, decision rights
• accountability structures that improve alignment, reduce execution friction
• accelerate cross-functional decision-making.
• Own project intake, readiness, and portfolio planning processes, ensuring initiatives are strategically aligned, sufficiently defined, and positioned for successful execution.
• Develop and manage prioritization frameworks that balance strategic value, organizational capacity, risk, and expected benefits to support investment, sequencing, and deferral decisions.
• Integrate annual planning and rolling intake into a scalable demand management process that improves forecasting, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Lead portfolio capacity and resource planning, identifying constraints, dependencies, and trade-offs while driving escalation and resolution of resource conflicts and delivery risks.
• Define and institutionalize standards for project planning, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and execution practices that improve delivery predictability and project outcomes.
• Establish performance management and continuous improvement mechanisms, including portfolio health monitoring, lessons learned, and targeted process improvements that strengthen delivery effectiveness.
• Drive adoption of project management tools, governance processes, and standard ways of working through training, stakeholder engagement, performance visibility, and continuous reinforcement.
• Ensure continuity and consistency of project execution across long-duration initiatives, project leadership transitions
• multi-workstream programs, preserving delivery quality and organizational knowledge Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. About you: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Project Management Institute PMP Certification 8+ years of experience in project, program, portfolio, PMO, operations
• business transformation roles Demonstrated experience designing, implementing
• improving project management processes, governance frameworks
• operating models within a complex organization Proven ability to establish and scale portfolio management capabilities, including intake, prioritization, resource planning, governance
• performance management Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to lead governance forums, senior executive reviews
• stakeholder discussions. Experience developing executive-level reporting, portfolio health metrics
• decision-support frameworks that drive transparency and accountability. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience translating data into actionable business insights and recommendations. Experience implementing or administering project management and portfolio management tools, workflows
• reporting solutions Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple teams without direct authority. Experience leading organizational change initiatives and driving adoption of new processes, tools
• ways of working. Proven ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions that improve delivery performance and organizational effectiveness. Experience leveraging automation, reporting technologies
• AI-enabled tools to improve operational efficiency and decision-making. Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic objectives, operational constraints
• delivery commitments. 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 Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_E 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. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.