Job Manager Sr.This position is offered as a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area. You must be willing to work in the office at the Nordstrom Seattle office a minimum of three days per week in order to be considered for this position.Job DescriptionThe Program Manager Sr. is part of a key team of professionals managing programs that deliver significant business value to Nordstrom and its customers. This role is critical in aligning Merchandising, Inventory and Supply Chain project portfolio, with a focus on Inventory domain, and ways of working while flexing to the needs of individual functional teams. You will leverage your depth of knowledge in project, program, portfolio management practices, and ability to work cross-functionally.In this role you are a leader and independent thinker that partners with internal stakeholders to develop, coordinate, and launch business solutions that impact Inventory in achievement of organization goals. You will pay detailed attention to program and portfolio strategy, project delegation, and program implementation. In addition, you will interact with people in both business and technical roles to create specifications and resolve issues with an eye toward continuous improvement.A Day in the Life…Works with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to align the project portfolio to organizational goals and annual planningManages oversight and coordination of cross-project interdependencies and resource allocation within the portfolio to ensure goals are metDirects creation and maintenance of required portfolio artifacts and ensures adherence to governance protocolsDevelops and expands complex programs using a variety of change management skills ensuring buy in and alignmentInstills a continuous improvement mindset focused on identifying waste, root causes of inefficiency and practical, incremental improvementsWorks across department and functional lines on a variety of programs that range in scope, risk, and complexityManages highly complex cross-discipline projects in partnership with other program leaders and may independently manage high-risk projects impacting the enterpriseTeaching others how to tell a compelling story to clearly and concisely articulate the messageDrives collaboration across teams and capabilities to ensure that the right people with the right knowledge and expertise are engagedEnsures team members understand ways of working and coordinates efforts toward the larger goalIntegrates broad working knowledge in related disciplines to create integrated business innovations/solutions for complex problemsDefines work requirements, creates plans and documentation and monitors program executionContinually evaluates and assess the programs' strengths and weaknesses while proactively addressing problems and risksServes as a lead resource for dealing with challenging business issuesOrganizes and communicates complex information via storytelling in a clear and simple way to drive actionExhibits full to expert knowledge of standards, concepts, and principles of project, portfolio, and program management and shares knowledge across teamsIntegrates and applies elements of other disciplines to solve problemsActs as an individual contributor but proactively mentors' and leads others enabling them to accomplish deliverablesViews obstacles as opportunities and creates simple, sustainable solutionsSeeks new information to learn about areas that will improve program or team effectivenessCreates and manages budgetYou Own This If You Have…5+ years portfolio, program, project, and/or leadership experienceDemonstrated track record of enabling business to achieve goalsBA/BS in related field preferredStrong leadership and management skillsExpert working knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsProven expert level organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skillsOutstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processesThe ability to find innovative ways to resolve problemsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plusWe'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 AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP ResourcesA 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.Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ's for relevant information and guidelines.© 2022 Nordstrom, IncCurrent Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.Pay Range DetailsThe 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.$142,000.00 - $220,500.00 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.