Senior Program Manager - Space & Location, Beauty - (Hybrid, Seattle)

Job Description

 NOTE: This position is located at Nordstrom’s downtown Seattle headquarters and follows a hybrid work model, with four days in the office and one remote workday each week.

The Nordstrom Merchandising Group (NMG) blends creativity and analytics to deliver the products that help our customers feel good and look their best. As a customer‑centric organization, NMG is responsible for planning, buying, pricing, and delivering merchandise across all Nordstrom channels—including Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores, digital platforms, and off‑price experiences. Through a balance of art and science, NMG teams use customer insights, trend intelligence, and financial rigor to build relevant, inspiring assortments while partnering closely with brands and cross‑functional teams. From strategy through execution, NMG plays a critical role in driving growth, elevating the customer experience, and ensuring Nordstrom offers the right product, at the right time, in the right place.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Manager, Program Management to join the team.

As the Senior Manager, Program Management, you will lead beauty space planning, brand placement, and strategic initiatives in collaboration with divisional leadership to optimize customer experience and drive business results. 

A day in the life…

• Space & Location Mgmt.: Manage space & location planning to maximize efficiency and customer engagement. 
• CapEx & Project Tracking: Create capital expense budgets and tracks project progress to ensure timely delivery. 
• Concept/Design Planning & Collaboration: Partner with design teams to develop and implement innovative concepts. 
• Brand communication & negotiation: Negotiate & maintain strong brand partnerships to align with Nordstrom. 
• Strategic planning and partnership with GMM/DMM: Collaborate on strategic initiatives to reflect direction within brand placement & merchandising.  
• Project Management: Oversee multiple initiatives and ensure timely execution. 
• Strategic Planning & Adaptability: Develop space strategies aligned with business goals; adjust layouts for trends and seasonal changes. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with leadership, design, and planning teams. 
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identify space challenges and implement efficient solutions. 
• Strong Negotiation skills: Secure agreements that balance customer needs with Nordstrom and brand objectives. 

You own this if you have… 

• Strong analytical and merchandising skills with attention to detail. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to influence stakeholders. 
• Track record of optimizing initiatives to drive sales and enhance customer experience. 
• Ability to interpret complex data and make sound decisions on site selection, budgeting, and resource allocation. 
• Strong problem-solving and strategic planning skills aligned with long-term business objectives. 
• High attention to detail and spatial awareness for accurate execution of store layouts. 

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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