# Lead Tech Operations Consultant

## About the Role
As a Lead Tech Operations Consultant, you will be instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and budget management within Target’s technology ecosystem. Your main focus will be to drive strategic initiatives that improve performance, collaboration, and effectiveness across teams. You will partner with various stakeholders to analyze tech metrics, derive actionable insights, and influence the organization’s strategic direction.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing financial operations linked to a diverse portfolio, ensuring compliance with contract terms, and providing data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. You will work collaboratively with Finance and other teams, forging strong relationships to ensure alignment in operational and financial decision-making.

## Key Responsibilities
– Analyze key tech metrics to deliver actionable insights that align with goals.
– Lead strategic initiatives to boost efficiency and execution across the technology portfolio.
– Define and track portfolio health, focusing on financial, operational, and compliance metrics.
– Oversee financial operations including purchase orders, invoicing, forecasting, and variance analysis.
– Translate financial and operational data into strategic recommendations.
– Identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for operational improvements.
– Establish clear narratives for leadership to understand system health and mitigate risks.
– Drive process optimization and implement best practices for team effectiveness.
– Collaborate with Finance to integrate financial processes into broader decision-making frameworks.
– Manage supplier strategy and engagement practices for innovation.

## Required Skills
– Minimum of 7 years in operations, strategy, or portfolio management.
– Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
– Proven experience in driving process optimization and efficiency gains.
– Strong analytical skills to convert data into clear insights.
– Experience in connecting financial and operational data for decision-making.
– Strong interpersonal skills to influence at all organizational levels.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
– Proficiency in M365 suite/Microsoft Office.
– Understanding of technology applications and platforms.
– Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
– Ability to manage sensitive information discreetly.

## Preferred Skills
– Experience in a retail or enterprise-scale environment.

## Benefits
– Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
– 401(k) savings plan.
– Employee discount and paid holidays.
– Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
– Paid sick leave and vacation.

## Useful Links
– Benefits Information: https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits
– Minnesota Location Information: [Learn More](https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_E)

## Why You Might Be Interested
This role presents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team while working on strategic initiatives within Target’s technology landscape. By leveraging your operational experience and analytical skills, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of technology operations at Target, ensuring efficiency and alignment across the business.