Sr Manager Architecture

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 Target s 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 Target s 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 target s properties.
Applies Target s project management tools in support of Construction and Operations. Assist in Research of products or systems for incorporation into Target s 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 3-7 direct reports. Maintain close working relationships with all relevant Directors and Managers

Education and Experience:

Master/Bachelor s 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: