ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

The Property management team strategically manages Target Properties to deliver value, reliability, and brand. Our mission is to keep our stores brand, with reliable equipment, fixtures, displays, while being sustainable. This role requires a person to collaborate and lead sustainability initiatives and support key HQ partners. You will project manage and help the team build out PM maintenance capabilities. You will support data analysis for key areas of Property Management world that helps HQ team make profitable informed decisions. We are looking for someone who can take up indirect leadership and leverage experience to drive value within the team. The candidate should be able to independently lead and drive projects leveraging expertise on operations. As Analyst you will be supportive in implementing PM strategies for key projects/processes which helps bring Target’s iconic brand experience to life.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the program strategy and project management for PM assets at stores and Distribution Centers.
• Lead emergency, preventative, corrective Maintenance Programs for all assets across Target Stores.
• Leveraging technical acumen, ensure our stores are running as per defined operational guidelines using Target-managed platforms.
• Take indirect leadership in driving seamless execution of Interior Services, Exterior Services, Site Operations, Waste Minimization and Fixtures, Finishes and Equipment in our stores.
• Lead sustainability initiatives in waste minimization and energy conservation at all U.S. Target Stores.
• Coordinate with program owners and business services team to ensure our assets data is maintained accurately and consistently across multiple platforms.
• Lead asset maintenance through effective work order management for all assets across Target Stores.
• Collaborate with PM fields team in timely acknowledgement and resolution of vendor escalations.
• Drive maintenance and updating of accurate asset data on various Target platforms.
• Be accountable for open and aged work orders closure as per laid process and guidelines.
• Drive cost efficiencies and avoidance by reviewing vendor proposals and ensuring vendors charge within agreed budgets.
• Deliver sustainability initiatives by providing the best Recycling, Donation, Organics (Compost), Hazardous and Universal Waste and Trash solutions to Target team members, guests, and communities across US.
• Drive waste minimization efforts at stores within food composting and recycling of hangers.
• Timely support teams at stores through mysupport, viva engage and inbox support and through escalations as necessary.
• Process vendor payments and support purchase order creation as per defined guidelines.
• Review, track and invoicing for vendor noncompliance for both interior as well exterior services.
• Maintain building controls and automation systems that sense and control assets in the physical space where our team works and guest shops. Ensure our stores are running as per defined operational guidelines using Target-managed platforms.
• Effectively coordinate with external vendors as required to manage accurate data points for our assets.
• Train and guide team on new transitions and share expertise.
• Lead transition of new processes and projects as part of global resource strategy.
• Deliver and manage complex/critical projects by meeting set expectations by partners.
• Drive quality check for key and critical process for flawless delivery.
• Build strong and credible partnerships with both internal teams as well as HQ partners to come up with one global approach for problem solving.
• Drive continuous process improvements by leveraging technology and implementing new ideas resulting in significant financial/time impact.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multiple stakeholders both within and outside of team.
• Ability to maximize relationships, team player/inspires others/takes partners across the organization.
• Support Manager in developing production metrics for assigned projects/processes including timeliness, quality, productivity etc.
• Guide and Support team in achievement of timelines, productivity, and quality goals for assigned processes/projects.

REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Manager/Sr. Manager, Property Management

Working relationship: All teams within service operations, smart buildings, energy, and business services (US and India)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in commerce, finance.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience managing operations.
• Expertise in advanced excel and online platforms such Smartsheet.
• Leadership skills in program and project management.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) with the ability to effectively communicate with both internal as well as partners.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new platforms/applications as required by business.
• Ability to work under pressure and support business as required.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work with ambiguity.
• Passion for emerging technologies, a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Positive attitude and the ability to effectively work as one team.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal direction.

• This description is intended as a guide only.  The listed duties may be changed at the discretion of the incumbent’s supervisor.