Technical Program Manager 1 AI Enablement (Hybrid Seattle)

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Job Description
Who We Are

At Nordstrom, we're more than a luxury retailer -- we're a company built on a foundation of customer service, innovation, and a relentless commitment to delivering the best experiences for our customers.

Technology is at the heart of our ability to create these experiences, and we're on an exciting journey to leverage generative AI to make those moments even more personalized, seamless, and impactful.


The Opportunity

We're looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Technical Program Manager 1 to join our AI Enablement team and help drive the delivery of scalable tools and platforms that empower our teams to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career TPM to grow their skills while working on cutting-edge AI initiatives that directly impact customer experiences and business outcomes.


In this role, you'll work closely with engineering and product teams to support the development and delivery of AI frameworks and platforms.

You'll gain hands-on experience managing technical programs in the rapidly evolving AI space while contributing to initiatives that simplify AI adoption across Nordstrom.


What You'll Do

+ Support Program Delivery: Contribute to the delivery roadmap and help plan ahead for monthly milestones, working with engineering and product teams to ensure AI initiatives stay on track

+ Manage Project Execution: Monitor progress against goals, measure work-in-progress velocity, and combine capacity planning insights to ensure squads deliver AI solutions on time

+ Facilitate Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with Engineering and Product teams to identify opportunities and ensure seamless integration of AI capabilities into our systems

+ Drive Process Improvement: Use retrospectives and data-driven insights to improve squad processes and platform efficiency for AI development workflows

+ Create Technical Documentation: Develop clear, comprehensive documentation for AI tools, frameworks, and processes to enable broader adoption across the organization

+ Support Learning & Development: Help design and execute learning programs that upskill teams on AI technologies, best practices, and emerging trends

+ Stakeholder Communication: Accurately report status, performance, and outcomes of AI projects while identifying and communicating dependencies, risks, and misalignments

+ Capacity Planning & Resource Management: Utilize JIRA and other project management tools to track progress, manage resources, and ensure optimal team capacity allocation


You've Got This If You...



+ Bring 1+ years of professional experience in technical program management, project management, or related roles (may include internships, work study, or relevant certifications)

+ Have experience with AI products or technologies

+ Are skilled with JIRA and project management tools for tracking progress, managing workflows, and capacity planning

+ Have experience running learning and development programs or training initiatives, with ability to design and execute educational content

+ Are excellent at creating technical documentation that makes complex concepts accessible to diverse audiences

+ Possess strong analytical skills with ability to identify and procure data to influence technical and business decisions

+ Have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

+ Are collaborative and comfortable working with cross-functional teams including engineers and product managers

+ Demonstrate curiosity about emerging technologies and eagerness to build subject matter expertise in AI


We'd Love It If You Also...



+ Have experience in retail, e-commerce, or customer-focused industries

+ Are knowledgeable about ethical AI principles and responsible AI development practices

+ Have experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and understanding of scalable architecture patterns

+ Have worked in agile development environments and are familiar with sprint planning and retrospective processes


What You Can Expect

As a Technical Program Manager 1 at Nordstrom, you'll be an early-career individual contributor focused on delivering technical solutions for AI systems and features.

You'll work within a defined process and implementation framework, typically responsible for single systems or capabilities with limited dependencies under supervision from senior team members.


This role offers tremendous growth opportunities in the exciting intersection of retail technology and artificial intelligence, with the chance to shape how Nordstrom leverages AI to create exceptional customer experiences while building your expertise in program management and emerging technologies.


We’ve got you covered…


Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits.

Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
+ Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
+ Life Insurance and Disability
+ Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources



A few more important points...


The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job.

It’s not all-inclusive.

There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.


Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.


Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.




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Pay Range Details


The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws.

Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$104,500.00 - $162,500.00 Annual


This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.

Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.

Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_15_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf



About Us


We’re a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901.

This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers.

We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers.

Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it.


Whether you’re a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team.

We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity.




CUSTOMER OBSESSEDWe strive to know our customers better than anyone else.

We listen, anticipate, build trust and move with speed to deliver on their needs.


OWNERS AT HEARTWe treat every interaction as an opportunity to make an impact and deliver excellence.




CURIOUS AND EVER CHANGINGWe approach problems with curiosity and create solutions.

We unlock potential to be bold, think big and inspire innovation.




HERE TO WINWe’re committed to delivering results, both today and tomorrow.

We win as a team by supporting and challenging one another to be better every day.


WE EXTEND OURSELVESWe treat each other with respect and kindness.

We do the small things that make a big difference.

We create a welcoming environment, helping people feel connected, valued and part of one community.


Come on! Join us!

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