Product Manager 2 - Merchandise Planning and Selection

Job Description

The Nordstrom Merchandise Planning and Selection domain is core to the company’s success as a Fashion Retailer. This area focuses on supporting our internal Nordstrom users with technology solutions they need to plan, select, and procure the best products for our customers. In this role, the Product Manager 2 will partner with the Merchandising business and engineering teams in identifying risks, and driving the development, implementation, and management of innovative Merchandising solutions.

The Product Manager 2 is a key member of the Nordstrom Product Management team, championing the customer experience evolution through data-driven insights using a variety of qualitative and quantitative inputs and delivering key features, functionality, and programs for Nordstrom. Product Management is responsible for making sure we build the right products and features for our customers and business. To accomplish that, product managers plan the product roadmap and prioritize the applicable technology backlog, lead product discovery, and measure and communicate results of the feature portfolio in production, all while ensuring stakeholder alignment.

A day in the life…

• Develop product roadmaps and prioritize features and solutions based on feedback, competitive analysis, user experience, and business objectives

• Establish and monitor metrics for defining success, including Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the products

• Prioritize features and develop quarterly priorities and annual backlog

• Establish and execute on tactical plans for delivery of key workstreams supporting the strategic roadmap

• Assess feature/strategy value and success metrics in partnership with finance and business teams

• Support tactical prioritization and ensure alignment across business and technical stakeholders

• Support requirements definition inclusive of wireframes, process flows, user stories, and other supporting artifacts

• Contribute and execute on go to market strategy inclusive of UAT, Communication Strategy, Change Management Strategy, and post go live validations

• Support ongoing system health and performance by supporting key incident triage and ongoing health and maintenance initiatives

• Partner with UX, Research, and Engineering on feature design

• Work with engineering during feature development to ensure feature objectives are maintained

• Act as key point of contact for stakeholders, providing updates, gathering feedback, and fostering strong communication across teams

You own this if you have…

• 3+ years of product management or equivalent experience with technology, retail, or ecommerce company preferred

• Basic ability to define, measure, and analyze processes to identify improvement opportunities

• Basic technical background and understanding of software development principles, including Agile development, and testing methodologies

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to build relationships cross-functionally with multiple teams from areas such as Analytics, Engineering, and User Experience

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including presenting to various levels within a matrixed organization

• Experience working with internally built and 3rd party software solution providers, collaborating and influencing across diverse audiences

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.

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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: $103,000-$188,500 annuallyThis 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_16.pdf