Sr. Project Manager, Fandom

Target • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $95,000 - $171,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. A role in F andom means supporting Merchandising in developing the best possible programs for Target through strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaboration. Here, you’ll work closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Roundel, Site, Finance, and external Studio & key partners to develop strategies that maximize value for Target. You’ll use strategic thinking, analytics, and strong partnership skills to position Target and its vendors for the most productive and successful collaborations, while contributing to joint business goals. 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 serv es as the Studio Partner Lead for enterprise communications, coordination, and decision-making. The role owns the e nterprise c ultural c alendar 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 wi th ops teams to e nsure strong recaps & documentation
• Set standards for tools, resources, and SharePoint enablement
• Influence stakeholders and drive decisions without direct authority

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 401(k)
• employee discount
• short term disability
• long term disability
• paid sick leave
• paid national holidays
• paid vacation

What This Job Offers

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