Program Manager 2, Designer Operations - (Hybrid, Seattle)

Responsibilities: Lead operational transformation and execution excellence for Nordstrom Made initiatives with design leadership Leverage design/development knowledge to drive process improvements and calendar efficiency by area Identify opportunities across Design for greater efficiency and better execution Develop creative, within-scope solutions to business problems and manage project scope Collaborate with Design leadership and teams to optimize system and process use Navigate a fast-paced setting and clearly present complex problems to leadership Create structure and prioritization to manage multiple projects amid ambiguity Facilitate progress toward solutions, proactively identify issues, propose fixes, and escalate when more info is needed

Key requirements: 5+ years in apparel product design 3+ years in successful project delivery 3+ years in project/program management or process evolution (preferred) 1+ year of experience with FlexPLM (preferred) Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience proven track record of delivering results and building trust with integrity customer-focused mindset and readiness to address tough organizational issues ability to communicate complex information clearly and adapt to changing demands collaboration problem solving effective communication adaptability self-development FlexPLM (preferred)