Sr. Principal Technical Program Manager (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)
Nordstrom · Seattle, WA · 2 wk ago
Hybrid$201k–$332k/yrFull-time
About the role
This role leads large, complex programs that span multiple teams and functions at the enterprise level. You will report progress directly to senior leaders and be hands-on—digging into technical details, guiding decisions, and removing blockers to help teams move fast.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery for large, cross-functional technical programs
- Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to set program strategy and roadmaps
- Lead teams through the full project lifecycle: planning, build, testing, launch, and support
- Influence senior leaders and drive decisions, even without direct authority over the teams involved
- Spot and manage risk across programs before it becomes a problem
- Use data and metrics to guide decisions and report progress to leadership
- Mentor other TPMs and program managers
- Drive process improvements across program governance and delivery
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in technical program management or a closely related field
- A strong record of leading complex, multi-team programs from start to finish
- Experience influencing senior leaders and driving alignment across teams with different priorities
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences
- Comfort with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities
- A technical background strong enough to engage in architecture and design discussions
Nice to have
- Experience in retail, e-commerce, or a similarly fast-paced industry
- Experience with agile delivery methods and tools
- A background in the specific technical domain of the team (e.g., platform, data, supply chain, or customer experience)
Pay
Pay range: $200,500.00 – $332,000.00 annual. Offers depend on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Retirement savings plan (401k)
- Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and paid time away
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Merchandise discount and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
- Eligibility for performance-based incentives/bonuses