Business Manager Jobs at Nordstrom with Visa Sponsorship
Nordstrom hires Business Managers to lead store operations, drive sales performance, and develop frontline teams across its retail locations. The company has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, making it a realistic target for international candidates with retail leadership experience.
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The Manager, Program Management – Business Readiness and Deployment leads a team of program managers responsible for executing training and enablement strategies that support successful adoption of new processes, tools, and initiatives across Nordstrom’s Merchandising organization. This role partners closely with the Learning & Leadership (L&L) Center of Excellence in HR, Process, Program and Enablement teams, and Product and Tech to drive coordinated, scalable rollout plans. A strategic people leader and systems thinker, this manager simplifies complex change, aligns resources to priorities, and ensures high-impact execution. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, change management, people leadership, instructional design, and performance measurement, with the ability to drive outcomes and long-term organizational readiness.
A day in the life…
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of program managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and growth. Make resourcing and hiring decisions to build and sustain a high-performing team, aligned with strategic priorities.
- Build strong partnerships across the organization, collaborating with product, technology, process, program, and learning teams to drive alignment and uncover new opportunities to work better together.
- Lead the creation of training plans, learning materials, and communications that are clear, well-organized, drive understanding and engagement, and are aligned with industry standards — delivering with minimal oversight.
- Facilitate both in-person and virtual training sessions, tailoring your approach to different audiences.
- Design how the team measures training effectiveness and drive the path forward to improve deployment strategies, leveraging data and feedback.
- Manage multiple complex projects at once, staying resilient, proactive, and solution-oriented even when challenges arise.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of experience in training, deployment, project/program management, change management, or business process improvement.
- 3+ years of direct people management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced, complex and ambiguous environment.
- Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and sustainment methodologies.
- Strong experience developing and delivering training content across multiple formats (in-person, virtual, e-learning).
- Proven ability to drive change at scale through training and deployment strategies, with the strategic mindset to connect team work to broader business goals.
- Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into simple, actionable steps — and coach others to do the same.
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preference for: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience and Change Management certification.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering teams, driving organizational adoption, and leading others to make a lasting impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are energized by developing people while delivering results, we'd love to hear from you!
LOCATION
This is a hybrid position requiring the selected candidate to work in person four days a week at the Nordstrom corporate offices in Seattle, WA.
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
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.
- $110,500.00 - $183,000.00 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
04/15/2026
End posting date
Position type
Job ID
R-829512
Salary range
$110,500.00 - $183,000.00
INTRODUCTION
The Manager, Program Management – Business Readiness and Deployment leads a team of program managers responsible for executing training and enablement strategies that support successful adoption of new processes, tools, and initiatives across Nordstrom’s Merchandising organization. This role partners closely with the Learning & Leadership (L&L) Center of Excellence in HR, Process, Program and Enablement teams, and Product and Tech to drive coordinated, scalable rollout plans. A strategic people leader and systems thinker, this manager simplifies complex change, aligns resources to priorities, and ensures high-impact execution. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, change management, people leadership, instructional design, and performance measurement, with the ability to drive outcomes and long-term organizational readiness.
A day in the life…
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of program managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and growth. Make resourcing and hiring decisions to build and sustain a high-performing team, aligned with strategic priorities.
- Build strong partnerships across the organization, collaborating with product, technology, process, program, and learning teams to drive alignment and uncover new opportunities to work better together.
- Lead the creation of training plans, learning materials, and communications that are clear, well-organized, drive understanding and engagement, and are aligned with industry standards — delivering with minimal oversight.
- Facilitate both in-person and virtual training sessions, tailoring your approach to different audiences.
- Design how the team measures training effectiveness and drive the path forward to improve deployment strategies, leveraging data and feedback.
- Manage multiple complex projects at once, staying resilient, proactive, and solution-oriented even when challenges arise.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of experience in training, deployment, project/program management, change management, or business process improvement.
- 3+ years of direct people management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced, complex and ambiguous environment.
- Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and sustainment methodologies.
- Strong experience developing and delivering training content across multiple formats (in-person, virtual, e-learning).
- Proven ability to drive change at scale through training and deployment strategies, with the strategic mindset to connect team work to broader business goals.
- Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into simple, actionable steps — and coach others to do the same.
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preference for: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience and Change Management certification.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering teams, driving organizational adoption, and leading others to make a lasting impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are energized by developing people while delivering results, we'd love to hear from you!
LOCATION
This is a hybrid position requiring the selected candidate to work in person four days a week at the Nordstrom corporate offices in Seattle, WA.
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
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.
- $110,500.00 - $183,000.00 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
04/15/2026
End posting date
Position type
Job ID
R-829512
Salary range
$110,500.00 - $183,000.00
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Frame your retail leadership experience precisely
Nordstrom evaluates Business Managers on measurable outcomes: team development, sales floor productivity, and operational execution. Quantify your results in these areas before applying so your resume speaks directly to how the role is scoped internally.
Target store formats that match your background
Nordstrom operates full-line stores, Nordstrom Rack, and Local service hubs, each with different operational scopes. Applying to locations that match your prior retail format improves your fit signal and increases the likelihood of advancing to a sponsorship conversation.
Clarify sponsorship readiness before your final interview
Nordstrom's HR team handles visa sponsorship through corporate, not individual stores. Confirm that the specific Business Manager opening is approved for sponsorship at the requisition level before investing time in final-round interviews.
Understand how TN status applies to your situation
Canadian and Mexican nationals should verify whether a Business Manager role qualifies under a TN-eligible USMCA category before assuming it will. Not all management titles meet DOL's specialty occupation criteria for TN classification, and a misclassified filing creates costly delays.
Use OPT strategically to build Nordstrom-relevant credentials
If you're on F-1 OPT, use your authorized work period in a retail operations or merchandising role to build the store management track record Nordstrom expects at the Business Manager level before a formal H-1B sponsorship request becomes necessary.
Find open Business Manager roles on Migrate Mate
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Find Business Manager at Nordstrom JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Nordstrom sponsor H-1B visas for Business Managers?
Yes, Nordstrom sponsors H-1B visas for Business Manager roles. The company files petitions through its corporate HR function rather than at the individual store level. Because H-1B subject to the annual cap requires lottery selection each April, your offer timing matters. Roles that qualify as cap-exempt or involve an internal transfer follow a different filing path.
How do I apply for Business Manager jobs at Nordstrom?
Applications go through Nordstrom's careers portal, where Business Manager roles are listed by location and store format. Before applying, confirm the posting is open to visa sponsorship candidates, as not every requisition is approved for it. You can also browse current openings filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate to identify the right roles before submitting.
Which visa types does Nordstrom commonly use for Business Manager roles?
Nordstrom sponsors H-1B visas as its primary nonimmigrant pathway for Business Managers and also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for candidates earlier in their careers. For longer-term employment, the company has filed EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions through the PERM labor certification process. Canadian and Mexican nationals may also explore the TN visa if the role meets DOL eligibility criteria.
What qualifications does Nordstrom expect for a sponsored Business Manager?
Nordstrom typically looks for a bachelor's degree in business, retail management, or a related field, combined with demonstrated experience managing sales teams and store operations. For visa sponsorship purposes, the degree must align with the role's specialty occupation classification under USCIS standards. Candidates with a background in inventory management, workforce planning, or multi-department oversight tend to clear that bar most cleanly.
How do I time my application given H-1B processing timelines?
The H-1B cap lottery opens in March, with approved petitions taking effect October 1. That means you need an offer in hand by early spring to enter the lottery for that cycle. If you miss the window or aren't selected, options include remaining on OPT if eligible, or exploring whether a cap-exempt filing is available. Build at least six months of lead time into your job search.
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