Strategy Manager, Enterprise Strategy (Hybrid,Seatte)

Nordstrom Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordstrom Inc. seeks an Enterprise Strategy & Growth Manager to lead high-impact projects for the Executive Team, translating strategy into multi-year roadmaps and identifying growth opportunities.

You will collaborate with strategy directors, senior leaders, and the CEO's office to drive enterprise-wide value creation and ensure accountability across teams. The role emphasizes owning outcomes, mentoring Assoc & Sr Assoc level talent, and balancing detailed execution with big-picture thinking in

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent with 8+ years in strategy, management, consulting, investment banking or retail.
• Strong ownership and impact, demonstrated by enterprise adoption and outcomes.
• High intellectual curiosity with humility to learn and courage to challenge assumptions.
• Strategic mindset balancing detailed work with big-picture thinking.
• Passion for coaching and developing top-tier talent.

Responsibilities

• Frame hard, ambiguous problems with hypothesis-led, data-informed approach.
• Synthesize inputs into clear, compelling stories for commercial decisions.
• Identify and pursue enterprise value creation with Strategy directors and the CEO's office.
• Manage project teams and mentor junior associates.
• Demonstrate enterprise thinking and align initiatives with company strategy and Nordstrom values.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Ownership & impact

Intellectual curiosity

Talent development

Coaching

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The ideal Enterprise Strategy & Growth Manager leads high-impact projects supporting the Executive Team and operational leaders across the enterprise. Across the team, the common theme is driving the achievement of Nordstrom, long-term growth ambition.

Team Focus Areas

• Enterprise Strategy: “core” strategy that includes long-term planning, identifying major growth vectors, and translating strategy into a multi-year delivery roadmap in partnership with business owners
• Business Development: identify external opportunities to contribute to long-term ambition, such as partnerships and investments
• Market & Competitive Intelligence: measure, understand, and educate the enterprise on market trends, market share capture opportunities, and changes in the competitive landscape
• Enterprise Activation: also known as “office of the CEO,” provide support to the CEO and delegates on special projects

A day in the life

Build trust, rapport, and a strong collaborative relationship with senior leaders and stakeholders to understand the deliverables, actions, and decisions for which they are accountable. Frame hard, ambiguous problems by bringing a rigorous, hypothesis-led, and data-informed approach. Leverage strong analytical acumen to uncover insights and opportunities for unlocking business value. Synthesize complex inputs into clear, compelling stories that facilitate commercial decision-making and action-taking - in both verbal and written form. Identify and pursue sources of enterprise value creation in partnership with Strategy directors & SVP of Strategy, Executive Team and operational leaders. Manage project teams (Assoc & Sr Assoc level talent), showing up as an emerging leader for the entire team. Demonstrate enterprise thinking by balancing function-specific goals with broader company strategy, influence change beyond formal authority. Translate strategic direction into clear execution plans and operating rhythms, ensuring accountability and momentum across teams. Live Nordstrom values, showing up consistently with large measures of reliability, effectiveness and a commitment to outcomes.

You own this if you have

MBA or equivalent experience with 8+ years of relevant work, including in strategy, management, consulting, investment banking and/or the retail industry

A strong sense of ownership and impact that is measured not in effort, but by enterprise adoption of solutions and strong results that follow

High intellectual curiosity with the humility to learn and the courage to challenge assumptions

A strategic mindset that can “hold the tension” between getting the details right and keeping the big ideas big

A passion for managing and developing top-tier talent through coaching, feedback, and proactive opportunity creation

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.

$121,000.00 - $199,000.00 Annual

Benefits

We’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 Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and 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 responsibilities and qualifications 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. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. 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.

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!