Sr Manager Architecture

About us:
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400000 team members worldwide Target is an iconic brand and one of Americas leading retailers.

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Overview about TII (Target In India)
At Target we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasnt happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers worldclass 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 4000 team members supporting the companys global strategy and operations.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Participate in the strategic growth of a multidisciplined architectural department to support the design and construction. Drive collaboration and deliver optimized programmatic technical/ architectural solutions that fulfil Targets goals and objectives. Partner with internal teams to assure the successful completion of all architecture programs including design of new facilities and remodel efforts Small format sustainability programs innovation and facilities support. Lead Architecture Design team developing design documentation (including Architectural documentation Special Projects 3D & BIM models & renderings).

Facilitates coordination with architecture and engineering consultants on selected projects. Supports the development of design criteria project collaboration tools and protocols project filemanagement and other reference documentation. Direct supervision of architecture team members. Is a member of the architectural leadership team participates in strategic talent and business planning as well as goal development activities. Provide team leadership and brand management of the Target culture and Values.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Department Leadership: Build a positive work environment that unifies the department encourages collaboration and promotes Target as a preferred workplace. Enhance partnership between Minneapolis and TII supporting our one team two location philosophy. Provides leadership coaching motivation and assistance to managers and other team members to ensure teamwork and high performance in the accomplishment of all responsibilities and projects.

Manage Talent: Cultivate talent by recruiting attracting and developing new team members. Work directly with team members to set goals objectives and position responsibilities that support Targets vision. Closely monitor high potentials and provide resources for continued growth. Writes and conducts team member performance reviews recommends and administers counseling and corrective action. Develops and encourages growth of team members. Initiate and conduct work programs in accordance with Targets policies priorities and budget.

Manage Financial Resources: Support the development forecasting and management of capital and expense budgets for assigned function or department.

Provide Technical Leadership: Recognized technical leader within discipline and thorough understanding of how work affects other disciplines. Strategize and implement ways to improve productivity design accuracy and completeness of work. Schedule projects and assignments. Contributes to the research and application of initial design retrofit for targets properties.
Applies Targets project management tools in support of Construction and Operations. Assist in Research of products or systems for incorporation into Targets prototype designs and specifications. Collaborates with A/E/Store planning to resolve project specific design issues. Be accountable for high quality work which efficiently meets all deadlines managing time accordingly and communicating status to partners. Evaluate BIM team workload capacity and requirements and develop strategies to achieve business objectives within established budget and staffing levels. Manage and guide high performing full time resources and contractors.

REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Director and above. Supervises and leads team size 37 direct reports. Maintain close working relationships with all relevant Directors and Managers

Education and Experience:

Master/Bachelors degree in Architecture from recognized university. 10 to15 years of experience with a consultant Architects firm contractor or Retail Architectural background Achieved recognized standing in professional field through personal contributions

Technical Skills:

Proficient in the design and knowledgeable in the operation of Retail/commercial building Architecture. Possess well developed knowledge of Retail /commercial building design and construction processes. Ability to effectively work with discipline specific Architecture software programs and project management applications. Practical knowledge of the design and application of discipline specific products. Actively involved in influencing industry and developing technical skills through participation in technical societies. Familiar with Retail and merchandising strategies and the impact of these strategies on design execution.

Leadership Skills:

Ability to provide direction develop and implement processes motivate others and build consensus with large groups including crosspyramid teams. Proven ability to lead and coordinate multiple projects develop and implement schedules and prioritize workload Excellent analytical and strategic problem solving skills highly developed understanding of companys strategic direction and ability to interpret and communicate senior management directives. Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations to executive groups Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive work environment and the ability to mentor and coach others. Working knowledge of business application software (Outlook PowerPoint Project management tools Excel and Word).

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