Strategic Store Planning Program Manager

Brobston Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a Program Manager to lead Store Planning initiatives in collaboration with Design & Construction, Merchandising, and regional teams. You will drive multi-team workstreams from inception to execution, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines.

The role requires 3+ years in program management in retail/design, proficiency in AutoCAD/Bluebeam/Smartsheet, and the ability to travel up to 40%. Nordstrom offers strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in project/program management with demonstrated successful program delivery 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 assigned 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 organize, track, and communicate program/project status; improve operating practices for speed and cost efficiency.
• Identify issues early and independently drive solutions; present status updates and risk/mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Identify and document Scope of Work and prioritize business needs with Design & Construction, ensuring Store Planning Standards are maintained.
• Make and communicate trade-off decisions on scope, timeline, and budget to merchants and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Budget management

Travel readiness

Education

Architecture / Interior Design / Visual Merchandising degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Microsoft 365

Confluence

Coupa

POMS

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking a Program Manager to lead Store Planning initiatives in collaboration with Design & Construction, Merchandising, and regional teams. You will drive multi-team workstreams from inception to execution, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines.

The role requires 3+ years in program management in retail/design, proficiency in AutoCAD/Bluebeam/Smartsheet, and the ability to travel up to 40%. Nordstrom offers strong benefits and career growth opportunities.