Sr Prjt Mgmt Analyst

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasnt happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Targets global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the companys global strategy and operations.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win.

Fueling the continued success of one of the worlds most beloved and recognized brands is a distinctly capable, creative and innovative Marketing organization. Target Marketing is well known for inspiring and surprising guests, and we pride ourselves on connecting them to the products and experiences they expect and deserve from Target. We study our guests to discover new needs and insights, and then craft every interaction to build brand love. We are market experts who insist on a clear and cohesive understanding of our business objectives, guest segments and behaviors, strategies and tactics, overcoming obstacles and measuring success. Our commitment to partnering both internally and with external agencies gives us a wide range of capabilities, from award-winning creative work to exciting and unique promotional marketing. Leveraging our collective assets and fostering a healthy, supportive and open team culture, we deliver a holistically gratifying experience that guests can only get at Target.

As a Sr. Project Management Analyst, Marketing you will operate at the intersection of your team and the business. At the core you are expected to lead projects and deliver to business objectives working alongside with your team. You will be helping further Targets strategies in playing a key role with great execution. You will be performing your role with minimal direction. You are expected to have a very good understanding of your functional area and design how creative work is accomplished by planning, organizing, managing and executing project plans/processes in addition to serving as the single point of contact & relationship manager for cross-functional teams (CFT).

• Drive program/project execution and ensure that objectives & milestones are met
• Act as the single-point-of-contact between the business team & Target in India Marketing & Digital CFT teams (Copywriting, Art Direction, User Experience, Accessibility, Product Managers, Product Engineering & Quality Assurance teams) and lead projects through the entire concept & activation phase
• Review & analyze requirements, assess marketing feasibility, conduct creative briefing meeting, facilitate ideation and brainstorming sessions
• Lead resource and program assignments, operationalizing creative capabilities to support the business and drive growth
• Lead communication management and associated processes with internal stakeholders
• Lead project management process optimization, documentation of processes, standards and guidelines
• Experience in stakeholder management, coordinating with multiple stakeholders across varied levels in the organization
• Create & share status reports / dashboards to appropriate stakeholders at set intervals
• Work cross functionally across tech & non-tech teams to drive business, product & marketing priorities.
• Delve into effectiveness of the program initiatives and use data to influence future priorities
• Recommend strategies from a solutioning POV with the goal of driving better outcomes for the program and increased seller/partner engagement.
• Maintain deep digital expertise in the 3P Marketplace and liaison with digital teams.
• Lead /assist with special projects which could either be self-identified or assigned.

• Graduate in any discipline (preferably Communication Management)
• 8 years total experience with 5 years as a Program/Project Manager in Retail/E-commerce/FMCG brands or Creative Project Manager/Account Manager/Client Servicing in the e-commerce/digital space with ability to manage and execute multiple projects.
• Experience and deep understanding of working with digital teams
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects at the same time
• Exposure to multichannel marketing creative & communication
• Exceptional communication skills across all settings, ability to tailor message as appropriate
• Resourceful and able to work independently on filling in gaps of information
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in approach and adapt to changing priorities and requirements
• Has curiosity and drive for seeking and promoting new ideas, in combination with solid business judgment

Bangalore, India