Director, Technical Program Management (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)
Director, Technical Program Management (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)
Job Description
The Director, Technical Program Management will support our critical vertical businesses within HR & Legal Tech, FinTech, and Productivity & Collaboration teams.
The leader in this role is also a key member of our leadership team, leading complex and cross-team programs to drive the vision and technology along with our software engineers and business stakeholders.
This vision will enable real-time data consumption by technology and analytical teams across Nordstrom, including our machine learning platform to develop and implement exciting and captivating employee-focused features and services.
A day in the life
- End to end ownership of cross-functional projects, including product definition, roadmap planning, resource planning and project execution.
- Driving the roadmap and technical vision for the teams, collaborate with product groups and partner teams to deliver value to our customers.
- Along with business initiatives, you will also lead the definition and execution of strategic projects aimed at reducing the total cost and time to market for launch.
- Own direct communication with leadership team.
- At the heart of this role is delivery. You will be hands-on in driving the delivery of critical business initiatives, managing all aspects of the project such as project planning, budget tracking, requirements definition, risk management, communication, and implementation planning.
- You will be a technical problem solver on the team, identifying innovative solutions to project deadlocks and resolving issues and constraints through consensus and sound judgment.
- You will be responsible for making project decisions, achieving tactical goals while retaining a strategic focus.
- You will lead and manage a team of TPMs, growing and developing an incredible team of talented and motivated tech program managers with high expectations around individual ownership and impact.
- Hire capable and motivated talent / teams that can deliver swiftly and predictably, adjusting in an agile fashion to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
You own this if you have
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience
- 10+ years of experience delivering complex software solutions as a Technical Program Manager
- 3+ years of experience in hiring, managing and developing people
- Technology background, especially in a cloud-based architecture with a deep understanding of software development, passion for data and analytics
- Proven track record of leading large cross-functional software projects
- Exceptional customer relationship skills including the ability to discover the true requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and lead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutions.
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.
Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state-specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
Washington : $200,500-$332,000 annually
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.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Retail
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