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The Area Manager of Asset Protection is responsible for supervision of Asset Protection leaders and teams in both Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores throughout their District to include recruiting, development, performance oversight and budgeting. This position will be responsible for the co-development and execution of the company shrink reduction strategy, as well as the related financial performance within their area of responsibility. The Area Asset Protection Manager is responsible for the safety and security of employees, theft prevention, enhancing company profitability, and alignment with company values and business strategy. The Area Manager Asset Protection is also responsible for working with cross-functional teams throughout the organization; leading shrink reduction business plans, providing program visibility, and general support to the evolution of the retail asset protection business. The position is field-based, and travel is required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Leadership
- Lead and clearly articulate the vision and values of the organization and the AP department within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Strong business acumen to inform quality decisions that influence and drive results.
- Develop effective partnerships and interact extensively with multiple teams in cross functional areas including District leadership, Store Management, Service Experience, Inventory Accuracy, Risk Team, VIW Team, and Human Resources. Lead and influence the district as the expert in process education in all shrink impacting subjects.
- Be data obsessed! Evaluate relevant shrink data from multiple sources to identify trends in internal and external theft.
- Act as a results-oriented leader that possesses strong influencing skill and is comfortable working in a fast-paced ambiguous environment while prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
- Drive, communicate and monitor store participation and provide Asset Protection awareness on security, safety, shrink reduction initiatives and Asset Protection training topics.
- Provide direction and consultation during process rollouts and system enhancements to ensure proper adoption, deployment, and to ensure that all employees are executing the program the way it was designed.
Shrink Reduction
- Forecast and problem solve theft related issues and manage complex projects for shrink improvement.
- Lead implementation of company shrink programs and directives, including creating specific shrink reduction plans and manages compliance and ensures strong awareness culture is in place in all assigned stores.
- Analyze security and safety metrics in area of responsibility and identify/recommend practical solutions to address outliers.
- Leverage and dissect all district and departmental activity performance reporting to identify risks and mitigate issues that reduce loss and maximize profitability.
- Take a proactive approach to innovate, develop, implement, and manage programs to reduce shortage including preventing and detecting issues of theft and dishonesty.
Internal and External Theft Mitigation
- Manage the implementation of programs designed to protect Company assets from loss due to internal/external theft, fraud and unsafe practices within a designated geographical area.
- Direct major external theft cases in partnership with corporate ORC team and Market Organized Retail Theft Investigators to bring swift and effective closure to identified cases and to reduce loss.
- Investigate cases of internal and external theft or fraud and conduct interviews when appropriate.
- Develop, monitor, and interpret key performance indicators (KPIs) and exception-based reporting to help reduce loss, proactively identify trends and root cause in high shrink locations.
- Conduct and manage district internal investigations & dishonest employee interviews.
- Investigate external incidents (i.e. burglary, ORC activity and major thefts) develop action plans if needed, Conduct and manage all external apprehension programs and appropriate case documentation in the district.
- Quality control of investigations to ensure proper evidence is retained and secured and all Nordstrom guidelines are followed.
- Participate as witness or subject matter expert in court proceedings.
Emergency Response and Safety Support
- Effectively address, communicate and respond to security incidents, including potential and actual workplace violence incidents, burglary alarm events, protests and civil unrest.
- Maintain a safe work environment for all customers and employees by providing safety and emergency preparedness training to store teams and key leaders, ensuring all safety guidelines are being met, and taking action on any safety concerns within the district.
- Conduct appropriate testing of the incident response plans.
- Effectively addressing security incidents and communicating through the everbridge platform; incidents may include work place violence, significant weather events, and other business disruptions.
- Conduct training of the incident response plans and escalation of high-risk incidents when necessary to EMT.
People Development
- Support an environment of Transparency, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Recruit hire and train best in class Asset Protection teams in multiple locations. Lead Asset Protection Managers, and Asset Protection hourly associates with a diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience.
- Provide valuable mentorship and feedback to build teams with potential for growth responsibility and oversite for all onboarding, training, and compliance of state certification requirements.
- Develop AP team competency in internal and external investigations, auditing, shortage reduction programs, AP awareness programs and system controls.
- Influence and educate cross functional partners related to critical controls and influencers of inventory shrink.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- Decision Quality: Makes sound and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward, demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Communicates Effectively: Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrating strong business acumen in all situations.
- Drives Results: Persists in accomplishing objectives, even under tough circumstances. Has a track record of successfully achieving priorities though displaying advanced analytical skills.
- Develops People: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. Demonstrated expertise in developing teams and fosters a player/coach mindset. Success in courageously leading teams through change management.
- Has Courage: Flexibility to address difficult issues by saying reaching and responding to emergency situations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or demonstrated experience required.
- 5-8+ years’ experience in asset protection, loss prevention, inventory control, security services; multi-unit experience preferred.
- 5 years’ experience in managing people leaders.
- WZ certification required, CFI certification preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead effective shrink strategy.
- Ability to multi-task, make decisions and provide guidance in stressful situations.
- Strong time management skills with the capacity to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
- Effective interpersonal skills both written and verbal with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Proficient in exception based reporting, CCTV, and alarm based reporting.
- Proficient with MS Office Professional Suite, including intermediate knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to travel up to 25%-50%.
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.
$89,000.00 - $147,000.00 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
04/23/2026
End posting date
Position type
Job ID
R-831855
INTRODUCTION
The Area Manager of Asset Protection is responsible for supervision of Asset Protection leaders and teams in both Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores throughout their District to include recruiting, development, performance oversight and budgeting. This position will be responsible for the co-development and execution of the company shrink reduction strategy, as well as the related financial performance within their area of responsibility. The Area Asset Protection Manager is responsible for the safety and security of employees, theft prevention, enhancing company profitability, and alignment with company values and business strategy. The Area Manager Asset Protection is also responsible for working with cross-functional teams throughout the organization; leading shrink reduction business plans, providing program visibility, and general support to the evolution of the retail asset protection business. The position is field-based, and travel is required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Leadership
- Lead and clearly articulate the vision and values of the organization and the AP department within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Strong business acumen to inform quality decisions that influence and drive results.
- Develop effective partnerships and interact extensively with multiple teams in cross functional areas including District leadership, Store Management, Service Experience, Inventory Accuracy, Risk Team, VIW Team, and Human Resources. Lead and influence the district as the expert in process education in all shrink impacting subjects.
- Be data obsessed! Evaluate relevant shrink data from multiple sources to identify trends in internal and external theft.
- Act as a results-oriented leader that possesses strong influencing skill and is comfortable working in a fast-paced ambiguous environment while prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
- Drive, communicate and monitor store participation and provide Asset Protection awareness on security, safety, shrink reduction initiatives and Asset Protection training topics.
- Provide direction and consultation during process rollouts and system enhancements to ensure proper adoption, deployment, and to ensure that all employees are executing the program the way it was designed.
Shrink Reduction
- Forecast and problem solve theft related issues and manage complex projects for shrink improvement.
- Lead implementation of company shrink programs and directives, including creating specific shrink reduction plans and manages compliance and ensures strong awareness culture is in place in all assigned stores.
- Analyze security and safety metrics in area of responsibility and identify/recommend practical solutions to address outliers.
- Leverage and dissect all district and departmental activity performance reporting to identify risks and mitigate issues that reduce loss and maximize profitability.
- Take a proactive approach to innovate, develop, implement, and manage programs to reduce shortage including preventing and detecting issues of theft and dishonesty.
Internal and External Theft Mitigation
- Manage the implementation of programs designed to protect Company assets from loss due to internal/external theft, fraud and unsafe practices within a designated geographical area.
- Direct major external theft cases in partnership with corporate ORC team and Market Organized Retail Theft Investigators to bring swift and effective closure to identified cases and to reduce loss.
- Investigate cases of internal and external theft or fraud and conduct interviews when appropriate.
- Develop, monitor, and interpret key performance indicators (KPIs) and exception-based reporting to help reduce loss, proactively identify trends and root cause in high shrink locations.
- Conduct and manage district internal investigations & dishonest employee interviews.
- Investigate external incidents (i.e. burglary, ORC activity and major thefts) develop action plans if needed, Conduct and manage all external apprehension programs and appropriate case documentation in the district.
- Quality control of investigations to ensure proper evidence is retained and secured and all Nordstrom guidelines are followed.
- Participate as witness or subject matter expert in court proceedings.
Emergency Response and Safety Support
- Effectively address, communicate and respond to security incidents, including potential and actual workplace violence incidents, burglary alarm events, protests and civil unrest.
- Maintain a safe work environment for all customers and employees by providing safety and emergency preparedness training to store teams and key leaders, ensuring all safety guidelines are being met, and taking action on any safety concerns within the district.
- Conduct appropriate testing of the incident response plans.
- Effectively addressing security incidents and communicating through the everbridge platform; incidents may include work place violence, significant weather events, and other business disruptions.
- Conduct training of the incident response plans and escalation of high-risk incidents when necessary to EMT.
People Development
- Support an environment of Transparency, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Recruit hire and train best in class Asset Protection teams in multiple locations. Lead Asset Protection Managers, and Asset Protection hourly associates with a diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience.
- Provide valuable mentorship and feedback to build teams with potential for growth responsibility and oversite for all onboarding, training, and compliance of state certification requirements.
- Develop AP team competency in internal and external investigations, auditing, shortage reduction programs, AP awareness programs and system controls.
- Influence and educate cross functional partners related to critical controls and influencers of inventory shrink.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- Decision Quality: Makes sound and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward, demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Communicates Effectively: Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrating strong business acumen in all situations.
- Drives Results: Persists in accomplishing objectives, even under tough circumstances. Has a track record of successfully achieving priorities though displaying advanced analytical skills.
- Develops People: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. Demonstrated expertise in developing teams and fosters a player/coach mindset. Success in courageously leading teams through change management.
- Has Courage: Flexibility to address difficult issues by saying reaching and responding to emergency situations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or demonstrated experience required.
- 5-8+ years’ experience in asset protection, loss prevention, inventory control, security services; multi-unit experience preferred.
- 5 years’ experience in managing people leaders.
- WZ certification required, CFI certification preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead effective shrink strategy.
- Ability to multi-task, make decisions and provide guidance in stressful situations.
- Strong time management skills with the capacity to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
- Effective interpersonal skills both written and verbal with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Proficient in exception based reporting, CCTV, and alarm based reporting.
- Proficient with MS Office Professional Suite, including intermediate knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to travel up to 25%-50%.
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.
$89,000.00 - $147,000.00 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
04/23/2026
End posting date
Position type
Job ID
R-831855
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Frame Experience Around Cross-Functional Retail Programs
Nordstrom's Project Program Manager roles span merchandising, e-commerce, and fulfillment. Align your resume to reflect programs that crossed departmental lines, not single-team projects. Retail transformation or omnichannel work is especially relevant.
Confirm Sponsorship Willingness Before Applying
Not every open Project Program Manager role at Nordstrom is approved for sponsorship at the time of posting. Contact the recruiter early to confirm visa support is available for that specific requisition before investing time in the process.
Pursue PMP Certification to Strengthen Your Petition
For H-1B specialty occupation eligibility, USCIS looks for a direct link between your degree and the role. A PMP credential reinforces that the position requires professional-level expertise, supporting your employer's petition arguments.
Time Your OPT Application to Retail Hiring Cycles
Nordstrom's program management hiring accelerates ahead of major product and technology rollouts, typically earlier in the calendar year. If you're on F-1 OPT, apply during this window to maximize your chances before your work authorization window narrows.
Prepare Documentation for PERM Labor Certification Early
If Nordstrom pursues an EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card for you, the PERM process with DOL requires the employer to document a formal recruitment effort. Understanding this timeline upfront helps you plan long-term status without gaps in work authorization.
Use Migrate Mate to Target Verified Sponsoring Roles
Nordstrom posts Project Program Manager openings across multiple channels, but not all list visa sponsorship explicitly. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Nordstrom roles with a confirmed sponsorship history so you apply where international candidates have actually been hired.
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Find Project Program Manager at Nordstrom JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Nordstrom sponsor H-1B visas for Project Program Managers?
Yes, Nordstrom sponsors H-1B visas for Project Program Manager roles. The company has an established pattern of filing H-1B petitions for program management functions tied to its technology and retail operations. Sponsorship availability can vary by specific role and team budget, so confirming with the recruiter during initial conversations is the most reliable approach.
How do I apply for Project Program Manager jobs at Nordstrom?
Apply directly through Nordstrom's careers portal, which lists all open Project Program Manager positions. Tailor your application to reflect cross-functional program delivery in retail, technology, or supply chain contexts. You can also browse verified sponsorship-eligible openings at Nordstrom through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles with a documented visa sponsorship track record.
Which visa types does Nordstrom commonly use for Project Program Manager roles?
Nordstrom sponsors H-1B visas most commonly for this role, and also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for eligible students and recent graduates. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories. For longer-term sponsorship, Nordstrom has filed EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions for program management positions through the PERM process with DOL.
What qualifications does Nordstrom expect for Project Program Manager roles?
Nordstrom typically looks for a bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information systems, or a related field, combined with demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs. Familiarity with retail systems, Agile delivery frameworks, or supply chain operations strengthens a candidacy. A PMP certification is valued and also helps establish the specialty occupation standard USCIS requires for H-1B petitions.
How do I plan my visa timeline when targeting a Project Program Manager role at Nordstrom?
If you're pursuing an H-1B, Nordstrom must file the petition after the April lottery registration window, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. F-1 OPT candidates should align job applications to their authorization window and account for the 60-day grace period if between roles. Starting conversations with Nordstrom recruiters three to six months before your current status expires gives both sides adequate runway.
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