Senior Manager, Business Management - Product Management (Hybrid - Seattle)

Nordstrom • Seattle, WA

283d • $110,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Business Management for Product Management is a critically important role, enabling the SVP of Product Management, and their leadership team to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders by driving business operations, internal communications and strategic initiatives that cut across the organization. This is a highly strategic and facilitative position that requires a combination of focus and flexibility, as well as a willingness to play an active, behind-the-scenes role. The role requires a highly resourceful individual with strong emotional intelligence, self-motivation and an understanding of how to drive effectiveness and transformation at scale, who can serve as trusted counsel to the SVP of Product Management.

Requirements

• 10+ years of related experience (e.g., product management, financial planning, project management, business process engineering in a technology-focused environment).
• Demonstrated success in formulating strategy and guiding implementation.
• Effective at driving complex multi-stakeholder processes and cross-team programs to desired results while managing risk.
• Successfully led large scale transformation/turnaround efforts.
• 5+ years of experience using product management processes and ceremonies.
• Demonstrated strong capability in verbal and written communications skills for a large, multi-discipline organization.
• Ability to create effective relationships, influence and collaborate internally and externally at all organizational levels.
• A strong belief and experience in data-driven decision making, experience using OKRs (objectives and key results) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive internal communications strategy, events and initiatives.
• Work with key partners such as HR and Strategy to deliver a communications plan focused on change management, employee engagement, strategic vision and priorities.
• Own and drive processes and execution plans for the Product Management business.
• Participate as a valued member of the Product Management leadership team and provide input to key strategic decisions.
• Assess current business rhythm and decision-making forums and provide recommendations for increasing effectiveness.
• Ensure preparation and pre-work for Product Management leadership meetings are understood and executed.
• Track overall goals and KPIs for the Product Management Organization.
• Develop data and measurement standards and define consistent measurement efforts that align to business outcomes.
• Drive cross-cutting strategic initiatives and provide thought leadership.
• Manage collaborative Product Management processes and ceremonies with key partners.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers