Nordstrom · 1 week ago
Senior Program Manager - Automation Integration & Standardization - Supply Chain - Seattle
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expNordstrom is a leading fashion retailer seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive transformation in their Supply Chain. This role focuses on the integration and standardization of automation and material handling assets, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Lead highly complex, cross-functional initiatives involving automation solutions, warehouse management designs, and system integrations, leveraging standardized processes and methodologies
Establish and drive adherence to program and project reporting structures across leaders at all levels of the organization
Provide end-to-end program ownership as needed, from solution design through integration, activation, and operational readiness of new MHE capabilities
Ensure programs are executed to approved specifications in close partnership with internal teams and external vendors
Consolidate milestones, scope, and financial inputs from supporting partners into a single integrated view to maintain program discipline and achieve intended outcome
Develop and maintain ROI governance frameworks in partnership with Finance and Operations to ensure expected value realization
Prepare and deliver clear, concise program communications across multiple leadership levels, including executive-level updates
Proactively identify, manage, resolve, and escalate risks and issues; facilitate transparent communication on milestones, dependencies, and required actions across stakeholder teams
Coach and mentor team members on solutions, standards, and best practices to support site readiness, integration, and continuous improvement
Participate in cross-functional integration forums to ensure operational workflows, business processes, system requirements, and technical specifications align with scope and strategic objectives
Govern scope changes to ensure process, system, and equipment solutions remain value-accretive and aligned to customer and business outcomes
Coordinate and manage build, testing, training, change management, and stabilization activities to support reliable operations and scalable solutions
Lead on-site execution and transition activities to ensure business requirements, KPIs, and success measures are met, with mechanisms in place to detect, track, and address gaps
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standardized program documentation, templates, and frameworks to support consistent execution
Perform other related duties as assigned
Travel required: 25%+
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, information systems or similar field
5+ years of progressive project management and project execution experience. This position requires a high degree of project execution (site implementation) knowledge
Proven experience delivering large scale, enterprise projects, that include launching greenfield and brown field (retrofitted) facilities programs
Unique ability to review and accept complete cross functional requirements (engineering, software, site improvement etc.) and manage delivery to those requirements with internal and external partners for successful deployment for scope, timeline and budget
Manage the playbook for deployment to meet business requirements and operational capacity across all stakeholders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with and influence leaders at all levels
Minimum 4+ years technical experience working with supply chain systems (warehouse management, transportation management, order management, ERP etc.)
Superior organizational and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Supply chain expertise in retail or consumer goods preferred; with specific focus on logistics and distribution, fulfillment, manufacturing, or store operations and understanding of industry dynamics
Ideally certified in project management disciplines (Project Management Professional – PMP) or demonstrated like experiences
Benefits
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.
Company
Nordstrom
Nordstrom is an online fashion retailer that specializes in fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$969.45MKey Investors
Ryan CohenEl Puerto de Liverpool
2024-12-23Acquired
2023-02-03Post Ipo Equity
2022-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $294.45M
Leadership Team
Erik Nordstrom
Chief Executive Officer
Alexis DePree
Chief Operating Officer
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