Store Planning & Execution Program Lead

Nordstrom, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

Retirement/401k

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. seeks a Program Manager to lead store planning programs, partnering with Design & Construction, Merchandising, store regional teams, and brand partners to drive initiatives from conception to execution.

You will manage high‑impact, complex projects, develop tracking tools, and communicate risks and milestones to leadership while balancing scope, schedule, and budget. Travel up to 40% may be required, with on‑site collaboration across retail locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in project/program management within retail or design (architecture, interior planning, construction, vendor sourcing, product development) or 5+ years in corporate Visual Merchandising Management.
• Degree in architecture, interior design, visual merchandising, or related field (or equivalent experience); ability to understand construction documents, shop drawings, and architectural details/specifications, preferred.
• Strong organizational abilities; adept at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines; able to adapt own tools and standards to the work.
• Ability to balance design excellence with operational and budget constraints; strategic thinker.
• Proficient in visual, written, and verbal communication; strong negotiation skills.
• Technical skills: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, Microsoft 365, Confluence, Coupa, POMS (Purchase Order Management Software), preferred.
• Experience with process improvement (Six Sigma, Lean, TQM) a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 40%, work off-hours/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead store planning programs and projects as the primary Store Planning partner to Design & Construction, Merchandising, Store/Regional Teams, and Brand Partners.
• Develop, maintain, and own tools and processes to track program status and communicate progress; improve operating practices for speed and cost efficiency.
• Identify issues early and drive solutions; present status updates and risk/mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Serve as the primary contact for store/regional teams on store-specific projects, ensuring alignment on schedule and store support needs.

Skills

Program management

Retail/design experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Architecture/Interior Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Microsoft 365

Confluence

Coupa

POMS

Job description

Nordstrom, Inc. seeks a Program Manager to lead store planning programs, partnering with Design & Construction, Merchandising, store regional teams, and brand partners to drive initiatives from conception to execution.

You will manage high‑impact, complex projects, develop tracking tools, and communicate risks and milestones to leadership while balancing scope, schedule, and budget. Travel up to 40% may be required, with on‑site collaboration across retail locations.