Technical Program Manager 2 Store Experience Technology (Hybrid Seattle)

Job description

Job Description
The Technical Program Manager II (TPM II) at Nordstrom is a dynamic role that requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills.

The TPM II is responsible for driving the execution of technology programs and projects within the Store Experience Technology (SET) organization from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with Nordstrom's strategic goals.


The TPM II partners with business and technology stakeholders to develop, design, build, and launch technology solutions.

They work with the core leadership team to create and maintain a delivery roadmap.

The TPM II needs an agile mentality to work with cross-functional teams and vendors, digging in to drive innovation and performance as we evolve the technology systems that empower Nordstrom’s store teams and enable seamless in-store operations.


Key Responsibilities:

+ Contribute to the delivery roadmap, planning for the next 3 to 6 months, ensuring that requirements are independent of a specific implementation.

+ Engage with product management and engineering teams to align prioritization of business initiatives and key metrics that define the success of these initiatives.

+ Drive delivery of technology that enhances store operations, associate efficiency, and in-store customer experiences through modernization and system reliability.

+ Manage scope, resources, and schedules, balancing trade-offs between short-term iteration and longer-term planning.

+ Own and operationalize the program roadmap cross-teams, ensuring understanding of project goals and vision.

+ Identify hard external dependencies and ensure that systems can meet targeted service-level objectives.

+ Work directly with engineering and product teams to estimate work and create appropriate program milestones.

+ Build and manage relationships with partners and stakeholders, resolving issues and negotiating timing of dependencies to ensure successful delivery.

+ Demonstrate a broad understanding of system functionality and interactions, participating in design review processes and serving as a subject matter expert for the overall program.

+ Lead teams through the full project lifecycle, including ideation, definition, build, testing, launch, and support & closure phases, utilizing appropriate project management methodologies and tools.

+ Ensure a comprehensive testing strategy aligns with initiative goals and oversee the execution of end-to-end testing.

+ Oversee the deployment plan for products or systems, coordinating across teams and functions, identifying, and mitigating risks, and ensuring quality and performance standards are met.

+ Identify and produce valuable analytics for improved performance and business decisions.

+ Use retrospectives throughout the program lifecycle to ensure a continuous improvement mindset



Qualifications:

+ A 4-year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred, or equivalent experience.

+ 3+ years of professional experience in program management within a technology environment.

+ 3+ years of experience partnering with engineering teams to develop, deliver, and successfully deploy technology solutions into production or operational environments.

+ Exceptional technical acumen with the ability to engage deeply with engineering teams — understanding complex system designs, architecture decisions, and integration points — and providing informed recommendations without being an engineer.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple dependencies and minimal supervision.

+ Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

+ Proficient in project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, GitLab and other relevant software or ability to pick up various software tools quickly.

+ Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks.

+ Understanding of SDLC methodologies.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and mitigate risks proactively.

+ Experience with large-scale enterprise software/services.

+ Experience drafting technical requirements.


Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with store technologies such as POS systems, hardware integration, inventory or workforce tools, or associate enablement platforms preferred.

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

+ Professional experience delivering solutions built on AWS/GCP.

+ Agile, lean, and Kanban delivery process experience.

+ Experience supporting retail systems/solutions.


Core Competencies:

+ Customer Focus: Commitment to empowering store teams and delivering a seamless in-store experience through reliable, intuitive technology solutions.

+ Decision Quality: Ability to make sound decisions based on a mix of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.

+ Strategic Mindset: Capacity to take a long-term view and anticipate future trends and implications.

+ Manages Complexity: Effectively navigates and simplifies complex situations and challenges.

+ Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, concise, and impactful messages to a variety of audiences.

+ Drives Results: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful outcomes.


If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we welcome you to apply.

Please include a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and fit for the TPM II position at Nordstrom Technology.

Nordstrom is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We look forward to reviewing your application.


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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



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Pay Range Details


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Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$121,500.00 - $188,500.00 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.

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