Director Payment Acceptance

Four Year degree preferably in Finance, Business, Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience
MBA, CPA, or related advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive business experience, with a strong preference for candidates with expertise in Payment Acceptance, Retail Financial Services, or Strategic Product Management
Proven track record of developing and executing strategies in highly matrixed, cross-functional environments
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with experience using data to drive financial, customer, and operational outcomes
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, project deadlines, and dynamic partner expectations
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including experience leading and developing high-performing teams and coaching both direct and indirect reports
External curiosity and a forward-looking mindset, with a passion for industry trends, innovation, and guest-focused transformation.

Lead the strategy and execution of Payment Acceptance across Target’s enterprise, spanning stores, digital, and third-party platforms
Shape how millions of guests pay at Target; securely, seamlessly, and in ways that drive loyalty, reduce friction, and deliver enterprise value
Lead a team responsible for advancing Target’s payment architecture, managing complex vendor and network relationships, and unlocking innovation through initiatives such as orchestration layers, processor redundancy, and emerging payment methods
Develop and execute business cases that influence enterprise investments and long-term strategies
Collaborate across a highly matrixed environment, partnering with Product, Digital, Loyalty, Legal, Compliance, Treasury, and Finance to align priorities, navigate complexity, and deliver results
Blend commercial strategy, technical understanding, financial discipline, and trusted cross-functional leadership to modernize how Target accepts payments today while building for the future of commerce.