Sr. Project Manager, Fandom

Target • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $95,000 - $171,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr Project Manager-Fandom, you will lead the implementation of the enterprise strategy and cross-functional execution for Licensing and Fandom programs. This role drives strategic planning, prioritization, and alignment across Merchandising, Marketing, Roundel, RBX, & Site and serves as the Studio Partner Lead for enterprise communications, coordination, and decision-making. The role owns the enterprise cultural calendar and enterprise-wide communications, ensuring clear, consistent messaging across key franchises and cultural moments. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this position sets the operating model and strategic direction for complex, high-impact initiatives while overseeing project management, operational execution, and recap rigor through established forums such as Studio Swing, Studio meetings, and License CFT meetings. The Strategy & Operations Lead leverages operational support for day-to-day execution and is accountable for enterprise outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and delivering high-impact Fandom programs at scale.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience in strategy, operations, project management, or cross-functional leadership
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Strong initiative with ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence without authority

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and enterprise alignment
• Drive cross-functional planning and execution
• Coordinate communications, operating cadence, and partner engagement
• Own the enterprise communications strategy
• Establish and govern operating rhythms including Studio Swing, Studio meetings, and License CFT forums
• Oversee project management, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation across complex initiatives
• Partner with ops teams to ensure strong recaps & documentation
• Set standards for tools, resources, and SharePoint enablement
• Influence stakeholders and drive decisions without direct authority

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level