Lead Cybersecurity Training Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute awareness initiatives aligned to Target’s top cyber risks, with a focus on technical audiences
• Partner with Cyber SMEs to interpret risk signals (e.g., policy violations, incidents, threat intelligence) and prioritize actions
• Identify behavior patterns and risk drivers, and define targeted interventions to influence outcomes
• Design and deliver targeted communications, campaigns, and learning experiences that translate risk into clear, actionable guidance
• Incorporate user feedback and audience insights to continuously refine content and ensure relevance, usability, and impact for technical audiences
• Own program effectiveness, using data and risk-based metrics to measure impact and improve results
• Support and evolve program operations (e.g., reporting, platforms, resources)
• Influence across teams to drive alignment and execution, particularly with technical stakeholders

About You

• 5–7+ years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, communications, learning & development, or a related field
• Strong program/project management skills with experience leading initiatives end-to-end
• Experience leading communications, campaigns, or programs that drive behavior change at scale
• Experience working with technical or engineering audiences, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance and drive measurable impact
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity risks and modern technology practices (e.g., vulnerabilities, secure development, and engineering workflows), with the ability to stay current and engage effectively with technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity, define direction, and set priorities
• Prowess in building relationships and influencing across teams and leadership, including technical stakeholders

Preferred

• Familiarity with phishing simulations, learning platforms, or awareness tools
• Experience managing or implementing vendor solutions
• Experience exploring or applying emerging technologies (e.g., AI) to enhance learning, engagement, or program scale
• Experience or foundational skills in UX, web, or application development (e.g., designing user experiences, basic front-end development, or working with interactive digital tools)

Pay

The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.

Benefits

Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Schedule

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.