Senior AI Program Lead, Finance Analytics (Hybrid Seattle)

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Merchandise discount

401k

Job summary

Nordstrom Finance is evolving with AI to move from reactive requests to strategic insights. You will lead programs across Finance, Product, and Engineering, driving AI adoption in Finance workflows and representing the team in governance with partners to keep work on track.

The role is hybrid, requiring four days in the Seattle office, and involves coaching program managers and analysts in AI practices while delivering executive-level storytelling and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience is required. MBA, relevant master’s degree, or equivalent job experience a plus.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools, including AI agents, skills, and connectors; expert-level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-team programs end-to-end, including Looker migration and finance AI readiness and adoption.
• Drive adoption of AI agents, skills, and connectors across Finance by modeling behavior and identifying quick wins.
• Find AI and automation opportunities across functions and drive them from scoping through rollout with Finance, Product, and Engineering partners.
• Use AI tools in program work and teach others how to use them.
• Represent the team in 3-in-the-Box governance with Product and Engineering, including prioritization and escalation.
• Lead organization-level change management for new tools and AI-enabled processes.
• Create executive PowerPoint presentations and drive cross-functional alignment with senior leaders.
• Build alignment and influence partners across Finance, Product, and Engineering, resolving blockers early.
• Set up and run program management practices in Confluence and Jira.
• Coach and mentor program managers and analysts, including on AI practices.

Skills

AI tools

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or master's degree

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Nordstrom Finance is evolving with AI to move from reactive requests to strategic insights. You will lead programs across Finance, Product, and Engineering, driving AI adoption in Finance workflows and representing the team in governance with partners to keep work on track.

The role is hybrid, requiring four days in the Seattle office, and involves coaching program managers and analysts in AI practices while delivering executive-level storytelling and stakeholder alignment.