Sr. Technical Program Manager 2 (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement and Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom Inc in Seattle, WA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive the delivery of platform objectives and lead cross-functional engineering initiatives. You will manage the full program lifecycle in an agile environment, define requirements, coordinate design, QA, deployment, and post-launch support, while balancing security and business needs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience in tech, strong business acumen, excellent communication, and a proactive, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience as a program manager within a technology environment.
• Bachelor’s in computer science/engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Familiarity with technology services, workflow modeling and application integration.
• Excellent written and oral communication with all levels of business and technical leadership.
• Thorough understanding of software engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• In an agile environment, drive the entire program lifecycle: requirements definition through specification, design, quality assurance, implementation, integration, launch, and support.
• Synthesize requirements, recommend alternative approaches, and lead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines.
• Manage customer expectations, establish clear accountabilities, prioritize and re-prioritize to maximize value.
• Address bottlenecks and balance security and business needs against constraints.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Communication

Software engineering understanding

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Job Description Job Description As a Technical Program Manager, you will drive the delivery of critical platform objectives, support the execution of major business initiatives, manage strategic engineering efforts and help foster a culture of operational excellence. You will be an important part of a growing team using the latest technology to protect our customers, businesses and partners. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished program/project management background, strong business acumen and a passion for creating reliable systems. The candidate should be a critical thinker, creative problem solver, self-directed and a committed team player. Candidate should have a drive for continuous process improvement and be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business/technical teams to solve problems and implement solutions.

A day in the life In an agile environment, drive the entire program lifecycle: requirements definition through specification, design, quality assurance, implementation, integration, launch, and support Synthesize requirements, recommend alternative approaches, and lead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines. This includes driving scope, schedule, and deployment Help mature internal processes, break down work into logical function groupings to enable the team to deliver early and often Manage customer expectations while establishing and maintaining clear accountabilities; ensure clarity of delivery commitments, prioritize and re-prioritize to maximize value Effectively address bottlenecks and anticipate trade-offs to balance security and business needs against team or technology constraints. You own this if you have… 5+ years of industry experience as a program manager within a technology environment Progressive track record demonstrating successful delivery of complex technology systems or services Bachelor’s in computer science/ engineering or equivalent education and experience required Familiarity with technology services, workflow modeling and application integration experience is a plus Effective written and oral communication with all levels of business and technical leadership Thorough understanding of software engineering processes is critical in this role High energy and a positive outlook An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to drive innovation independently.

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. $166,000.00 - $258,000.00 Annual

We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits.

• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Merchandise Discount
• EAP Resources

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_17-19.pdf

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.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

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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 OBSESSED

We 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 HEART

We treat every interaction as an opportunity to make an impact and deliver excellence.

CURIOUS AND EVER CHANGING

We approach problems with curiosity and create solutions. We unlock potential to be bold, think big and inspire innovation.

HERE TO WIN

We’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 OURSELVES

We 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!