Sr Project Manager-Activation, Global Supply Chain and Logistics (Hybrid) jobs in United States
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Target · 1 day ago

Sr Project Manager-Activation, Global Supply Chain and Logistics (Hybrid)

Target is a company focused on helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. As a Sr. Project Manager on the Activation team, you will manage the design and activation of supply chain projects to enhance guest experiences by improving the speed and accuracy of goods processing.

CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Charter new projects and develop a budget to be maintained through the project life cycle
Work with cross organizational teams to develop project plans based on engineering project lifecycle phases
Provide project level inputs to cross functional teams and program management
Collaborate effectively across all internal and external stakeholders including vendors, internal engineering team, operations & facility teams
Execute using repeatable, internal tools & templates to assist with scheduling, budgeting, tracking & managing projects
Manage vendor activation activities including implementation schedules, design reviews, change requests and contingency spending approvals
With support from the Lead Project Manager, coordinate with vendors, construction partners and site level experts to ensure accurate and on time delivery of material handling systems
Maintain installation and system acceptance testing specifications & standards
Test and accept all in-scope project related deliverables including supply chain process automation and various material handling systems included storage structures
Maintain, manage and close-out project punch lists in a timely and cost-effective manner. Assist with ongoing continuous improvement activities and solicit feedback on project activation performance
Execute hand off strategies to Field Operations teams at the achievement of project deliverables

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementProject ManagementMaterial HandlingData AnalysisProject Planning SoftwareLean Six SigmaBudget ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or project management discipline or equivalent experience
3 or more years of combined experience in material handling, automation, manufacturing, supply chain and/or distribution and logistics industries
Proven ability to use data to measure and improve operational outcomes
Strong foundation of mathematical/analytical principles
Experience with project management strategies required for complex and dynamic projects with very short lead times
Candidate must be capable to work with minimal supervision or direction
Ability to problem solve, create project plans, and deliver results
Desire to learn new capabilities and enable others to do the same
Willing to take risks, challenge the status quo and work under ambiguous circumstances
Ability to learn & apply implementing solutions using basic project management principles
Natural ability to speak and write effectively at all organizational levels
Proficiency with standard project planning software applications
Ability to travel at short notice- up to 40% (varies by project phase)

Preferred

Experience with facility layouts, & construction
Experience with distribution and/or logistics process flows & operations
Experience with lean, six sigma, & other continuous improvement concepts & methodologies
Project management professional “PMP” training

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits and programs
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation

Company

Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2007-12-01Post Ipo Equity
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Jim Lee
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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Michael Fiddelke
EVP and COO
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