Senior Project Manager, Process Design and Innovation

Target

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Salary
$73,000–$132,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k
This role $102k
$55k most similar roles pay here $240k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $158,875–$221,550 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $102k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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About Target

Target Corporation is a large-format general merchandise and grocery retailer offering a wide assortment of everyday essentials, apparel, home goods, and electronics through stores and online. Industry: General Merchandise Retail

Target currently has 51 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,000–$211,000 across 51 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Project Manager, Process Design and Innovation

As a Senior Project Manager on Target’s Supply Chain Operations, Process Design and Innovation (PDI) Development Team, you will lead the evaluation of automation and robotics solutions to enhance efficiency across Target's supply chain. Your day-to-day responsibilities include defining problem statements, coordinating with cross-functional teams, conducting root cause analysis, and developing business cases for scalable solutions. You will apply advanced analytics and task automation techniques to assess potential impacts and risks, ensuring that only high-value initiatives proceed. The role requires a strong background in supply chain management or industrial engineering, along with experience in process improvement and data-driven decision-making. Proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL, and Miro is essential, as is the ability to communicate complex insights effectively. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation projects that drive significant operational improvements at a large-scale retail environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead the intake evaluation of modular automation and robotics solutions for Target's supply chain operations.
  • Apply a structured approach from pre-scoping to validation planning for solution development projects.
  • Define clear problem statements and success measures for evaluating potential business value.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering, data analytics, finance, and field operations.
  • Use benchmarking, root cause analysis, and metric planning to assess solution impact and risks.
  • Develop project plans, decision logs, and handoff documentation to ensure organized and aligned work.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in supply chain, industrial engineering, automation, or process improvement.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and coordinating partners to develop recommendations.
  • Working knowledge of structured problem-solving approaches like Lean, Six Sigma, DMADV, DMAIC.
  • Strong analytical skills using Excel, SQL, data extraction, and visualization tools.
  • Ability to create clear written and visual materials explaining complex tradeoffs to stakeholders.
  • Experience with distribution center operations, material handling systems, robotics, or modular automation solutions.
  • Knowledge of evaluating vendor technology solutions, developing business cases, designing pilots, and validating performance.

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