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Are you obsessed with redefining the landscape of retail operations? Do you want to be part of a company revolutionizing modern retailing? Since 1901, Nordstrom has been committed to providing customers with the best possible service and experience in fashion. We have a relentless drive to exceed customer expectations. We continue to grow and evolve to remain the best in the eyes of our customers. Our goal is to be the best fashion retailer in a digitally connected world. Be a change leader at Nordstrom.
Nordstrom is seeking a Sr Manager of Program Management to help lead a transformation of our Store Fulfillment operations. This leadership role owns the creation, delivery, validation, and scaling of new business capabilities that will enhance end-to-end fulfillment performance. This role also serves as a strategic partner to Product & Technology, Store Operations, Digital, Supply Chain, Transportation, and others to define solutions, align roadmaps, and deploy deliverables that deliver breakthrough improvements in on-time performance, productivity, cost-per-order, accuracy, rejects and cancels.
As the Sr Manager of Program Management, you will oversee a team of senior leaders and guide them in turning operational realities into actionable product requirements and capabilities that will enable store teams to execute every order with speed, quality, and reliability through streamlined processes and intelligent systems that drive exceptional customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. This role owns the integrated portfolio strategy, governance, prioritization, operating cadence, and coaching/development of the team—ensuring programs deliver measurable impact and land with durable adoption by developing training materials to support enablement across ~400 store locations. Additionally, you will lead and mentor your team, cultivating a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Initially, your primary focus will be on designing a three-year roadmap to transform store fulfillment operations through intuitive, system-guided technologies that reduce steps, decisions, and tools while enhancing team member experiences. In this leadership role, you will develop a portfolio of capability workstreams, shape roadmaps with product and technology partners, leverage AI and advanced technologies to drive program performance, and collaborate across partner teams to align strategies. In the next 2-3 years focus will shift from process and tool simplification to transformative automated and predictive capabilities that drive consistent customer outcomes, reduce defects, improve resiliency during peak periods, and materially improve the employee experience.
A day in the life…
- Transformation Strategy: Develop and articulate a clear transformation roadmap aligned with enterprise goals and fulfillment strategy. Create, own and drive program metrics and inform stakeholders how the KPIs contribute to the performance of the team, program, and company. Identify and prioritize initiatives across stores, digital channels, merchandising, supply chain, and customer experience.
- Build and Scale New Capabilities: Lead end-to-end capability delivery with Product and Technology teams from strategy and roadmap alignment through requirements, UAT/pilots, rollout, and scaled deployment. Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to deploy enabling technologies to transform operations and deliver orchestration capabilities for operations leaders in stores. Champion data-driven decision making and performance management frameworks.
- Automation & Modernization: Lead efforts to reduce disparate store tools in a single cohesive experience. Design and implement role-based guided workflows that reduce manual decisions and provide “in-workflow” support with SOPs and contextual guidance. Identify and pilot high-value use cases for AI-based exception prediction, next best action guidance, issue triage, and visualizations to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the strategic lead for the store-fulfillment transformation team with Product & Technology, Store Operations, Digital, Supply Chain, and Transportation partners. Work closely with the National Director and performance program team to stabilize friction points to deliver in year value, while designing and building solutions for tomorrow.
- Change Management: Lead the change journey, engaging and equipping frontline teams and leaders with the tools and training for successful adoption. Build a culture of agility, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 9+ years of related experience in omnichannel retail operations, store operations, supply chain, last-mile, or equivalent
- Ability to collaborate with Product, Technology, UX, and Business partners to solve impactful problems across multiple initiatives, with an understanding of AI-driven solutions. Convert business realities into actionable requirements that engineering teams can build against, ensuring solutions deliver measurable store impact.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation programs. Experience re-designing workflows across multiple sites in a retail, supply chain, or consumer-facing environment to improve the employee experience while rooted in a strong understanding of retail operating models, omnichannel strategies, or store and supply chain operations.
- Experience leading modernization involving: AI-driven decisioning / exception prediction, agentic workflows or automation with human-in-the-loop controls, RFID or inventory confidence programs, or event-driven workflow orchestration and operational telemetry
- Proven ability to lead cross functional programmatic and field teams in breaking down complex problems, identify root causes, and develop data-driven solutions aligned with business goals. Able to deliver scalable solutions that offer near term value while engaging Product and Technology teams to design durable long-term solutions.
- Knowledge of omnichannel, retail, and supply chain trends and strategies, while looking both inside and out of industry for opportunities to deliver new experiences. Strategic agility to accurately anticipate future trends and consequences; able to envision and articulate possibilities and develop breakthrough strategies and tactical plans.
- Strong desire for continuous process improvement, experience with LEAN principles, and a passion for driving efficiency with demonstrated examples of leveraging AI.
- Strong analytical capability in defining metrics, data measurements, and reporting needs to inform compelling business cases tied to outcomes.
- Strong leadership abilities with a track record of developing organizational talent.
- Your toolkit includes proficiency in project management, program planning, analytics, and reporting tools (Excel, Jira, Confluence, Aha!, Tableau, Looker, Power BI, etc.); SQL experience a plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
LOCATION
1600 7th Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101
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.
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.
© 2022 Nordstrom, Inc
Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.
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.
$131,500.00 - $210,500.00 Annual
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
JOB DETAILS
Job category
Date posted
04/16/2026
End posting date
Position type
Job ID
R-829686
Salary range
$131,500.00 - $210,500.00
INTRODUCTION
Are you obsessed with redefining the landscape of retail operations? Do you want to be part of a company revolutionizing modern retailing? Since 1901, Nordstrom has been committed to providing customers with the best possible service and experience in fashion. We have a relentless drive to exceed customer expectations. We continue to grow and evolve to remain the best in the eyes of our customers. Our goal is to be the best fashion retailer in a digitally connected world. Be a change leader at Nordstrom.
Nordstrom is seeking a Sr Manager of Program Management to help lead a transformation of our Store Fulfillment operations. This leadership role owns the creation, delivery, validation, and scaling of new business capabilities that will enhance end-to-end fulfillment performance. This role also serves as a strategic partner to Product & Technology, Store Operations, Digital, Supply Chain, Transportation, and others to define solutions, align roadmaps, and deploy deliverables that deliver breakthrough improvements in on-time performance, productivity, cost-per-order, accuracy, rejects and cancels.
As the Sr Manager of Program Management, you will oversee a team of senior leaders and guide them in turning operational realities into actionable product requirements and capabilities that will enable store teams to execute every order with speed, quality, and reliability through streamlined processes and intelligent systems that drive exceptional customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. This role owns the integrated portfolio strategy, governance, prioritization, operating cadence, and coaching/development of the team—ensuring programs deliver measurable impact and land with durable adoption by developing training materials to support enablement across ~400 store locations. Additionally, you will lead and mentor your team, cultivating a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Initially, your primary focus will be on designing a three-year roadmap to transform store fulfillment operations through intuitive, system-guided technologies that reduce steps, decisions, and tools while enhancing team member experiences. In this leadership role, you will develop a portfolio of capability workstreams, shape roadmaps with product and technology partners, leverage AI and advanced technologies to drive program performance, and collaborate across partner teams to align strategies. In the next 2-3 years focus will shift from process and tool simplification to transformative automated and predictive capabilities that drive consistent customer outcomes, reduce defects, improve resiliency during peak periods, and materially improve the employee experience.
A day in the life…
- Transformation Strategy: Develop and articulate a clear transformation roadmap aligned with enterprise goals and fulfillment strategy. Create, own and drive program metrics and inform stakeholders how the KPIs contribute to the performance of the team, program, and company. Identify and prioritize initiatives across stores, digital channels, merchandising, supply chain, and customer experience.
- Build and Scale New Capabilities: Lead end-to-end capability delivery with Product and Technology teams from strategy and roadmap alignment through requirements, UAT/pilots, rollout, and scaled deployment. Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to deploy enabling technologies to transform operations and deliver orchestration capabilities for operations leaders in stores. Champion data-driven decision making and performance management frameworks.
- Automation & Modernization: Lead efforts to reduce disparate store tools in a single cohesive experience. Design and implement role-based guided workflows that reduce manual decisions and provide “in-workflow” support with SOPs and contextual guidance. Identify and pilot high-value use cases for AI-based exception prediction, next best action guidance, issue triage, and visualizations to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the strategic lead for the store-fulfillment transformation team with Product & Technology, Store Operations, Digital, Supply Chain, and Transportation partners. Work closely with the National Director and performance program team to stabilize friction points to deliver in year value, while designing and building solutions for tomorrow.
- Change Management: Lead the change journey, engaging and equipping frontline teams and leaders with the tools and training for successful adoption. Build a culture of agility, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 9+ years of related experience in omnichannel retail operations, store operations, supply chain, last-mile, or equivalent
- Ability to collaborate with Product, Technology, UX, and Business partners to solve impactful problems across multiple initiatives, with an understanding of AI-driven solutions. Convert business realities into actionable requirements that engineering teams can build against, ensuring solutions deliver measurable store impact.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation programs. Experience re-designing workflows across multiple sites in a retail, supply chain, or consumer-facing environment to improve the employee experience while rooted in a strong understanding of retail operating models, omnichannel strategies, or store and supply chain operations.
- Experience leading modernization involving: AI-driven decisioning / exception prediction, agentic workflows or automation with human-in-the-loop controls, RFID or inventory confidence programs, or event-driven workflow orchestration and operational telemetry
- Proven ability to lead cross functional programmatic and field teams in breaking down complex problems, identify root causes, and develop data-driven solutions aligned with business goals. Able to deliver scalable solutions that offer near term value while engaging Product and Technology teams to design durable long-term solutions.
- Knowledge of omnichannel, retail, and supply chain trends and strategies, while looking both inside and out of industry for opportunities to deliver new experiences. Strategic agility to accurately anticipate future trends and consequences; able to envision and articulate possibilities and develop breakthrough strategies and tactical plans.
- Strong desire for continuous process improvement, experience with LEAN principles, and a passion for driving efficiency with demonstrated examples of leveraging AI.
- Strong analytical capability in defining metrics, data measurements, and reporting needs to inform compelling business cases tied to outcomes.
- Strong leadership abilities with a track record of developing organizational talent.
- Your toolkit includes proficiency in project management, program planning, analytics, and reporting tools (Excel, Jira, Confluence, Aha!, Tableau, Looker, Power BI, etc.); SQL experience a plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
LOCATION
1600 7th Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101
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.
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.
© 2022 Nordstrom, Inc
Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.
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.
$131,500.00 - $210,500.00 Annual
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
JOB DETAILS
Job category
Date posted
04/16/2026
End posting date
Position type
Job ID
R-829686
Salary range
$131,500.00 - $210,500.00
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Frame Your Retail Expertise Strategically
Nordstrom's Business Development roles center on vendor partnerships and category growth, not generic sales. Tailor your resume and portfolio to show experience with retail buying cycles, wholesale negotiations, or brand partnership structures before you apply.
Verify Your OPT Start Date Early
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your Employment Authorization Document arrival timeline before accepting an offer. Nordstrom's HR team needs work authorization confirmed at onboarding, and a delayed EAD card can push your start date.
Target Nordstrom's Vendor-Facing Business Units
Business Development openings at Nordstrom tend to cluster in Merchandise Strategy, Brand Partnerships, and Rack expansion. Focusing your application on these units rather than corporate generalist tracks improves your fit score and routes your file to hiring managers who regularly work with sponsored candidates.
Understand the H-1B Cap and Timing Window
H-1B registrations open each March for an October 1 start. If Nordstrom extends an offer in late spring or summer, they can file immediately for a selected candidate. Knowing this timeline lets you have an informed conversation with your recruiter about expected start dates.
Search Nordstrom Roles Through Migrate Mate
Filter Business Development openings by visa type and industry on Migrate Mate to surface Nordstrom positions that align with your authorization status. You can cross-reference role requirements against your degree field before investing time in a full application.
Ask Specifically About PERM Sponsorship Timelines
For Green Card sponsorship, Nordstrom would need to run a PERM labor certification through the DOL before filing an I-140. Ask your recruiter or HR contact upfront whether the role is eligible for employment-based sponsorship and what the company's standard timeline looks like.
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Find Business Development at Nordstrom JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Nordstrom sponsor H-1B visas for Business Development roles?
Yes, Nordstrom sponsors H-1B visas for Business Development positions. The company files petitions through USCIS for qualifying roles that meet the specialty occupation standard, which generally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as business, marketing, or a related discipline. Confirm sponsorship eligibility with your recruiter early in the process, since not every role automatically qualifies.
How do I apply for Business Development jobs at Nordstrom?
You can apply through Nordstrom's careers site or browse open Business Development roles filtered by visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate. When applying, align your experience to Nordstrom's retail and partnership-focused business model. If you need visa sponsorship, note your authorization status in your application or early in the recruiter screen so the right HR contacts are looped in from the start.
Which visa types does Nordstrom commonly use for Business Development positions?
Nordstrom sponsors H-1B visas for experienced Business Development hires and supports F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates in this function. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying business roles. For longer-term employees, Nordstrom has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based Green Card petitions, typically after an employee has established tenure in a sponsored position.
What qualifications does Nordstrom look for in Business Development candidates?
Nordstrom's Business Development roles typically require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, plus experience in retail partnerships, vendor management, or category development. Familiarity with wholesale or brand relationship structures is a strong differentiator. For H-1B purposes, your degree field should align directly with the role's core duties, as USCIS evaluates this connection when adjudicating specialty occupation petitions.
How do I manage the timing between a Nordstrom offer and my visa filing?
If you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B, Nordstrom can file a cap-subject H-1B petition during the March registration window, with an October 1 start date. If you have a cap-exempt status or are transferring an existing H-1B, the timeline is shorter. For F-1 CPT, work authorization is tied directly to enrollment, so confirm your program's CPT eligibility before accepting a role that starts before graduation.
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