This role will contribute to orchestration and automation efforts within the Platform Enablement and System Architecture workstreams, as well as lead broader initiatives that improve developer productivity, infrastructure scalability, and data accessibility. This role partners with engineering, product, data governance, and business teams to deliver solutions that support Nordstrom’s data transformation goals.
A day in the life...
Program Leadership & Strategy
Drive platform enablement initiatives across BIT, including infrastructure automation, developer tooling, and orchestration frameworks
Influence orchestration capabilities within Platform Enablement and System Architecture workstreams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Contribute to delivery roadmaps for technical initiatives that span data pipeline management, infrastructure provisioning, and workflow automation
Coordinate across BIT workstreams including Data Strategy & Governance and Analytics Enablement to ensure cohesive delivery
Technical Program Execution
Manage scope, resources, and schedules for technical programs supporting infrastructure automation, developer productivity, and orchestration tooling
Lead initiatives involving Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipeline automation, and self-service infrastructure provisioning
Support the implementation of workflow engines, automated testing frameworks, and cloud-native infrastructure solutions
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Build strong relationships with data engineering, platform, and analytics teams across business domains
Facilitate alignment between technical capabilities and business requirements for merchandising, finance, customer, and supply chain analytics
Lead technical design reviews and serve as a trusted partner in decisions related to platform architecture and automation
Infrastructure & Platform Management
Identify and resolve dependencies across cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), data processing engines, and analytics tools
Ensure platform solutions meet reliability, performance, and compliance standards
Promote adoption of modern infrastructure patterns including event-driven architectures and automated provisioning
Process Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Lead teams through full lifecycle delivery of platform initiatives, from design to operational handoff
Implement program management methodologies tailored to infrastructure and automation workflows
Drive continuous improvement in developer productivity and platform scalability
Establish metrics to monitor system performance, automation adoption, and delivery efficiency
You own this if you have...
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in technical program management, preferably in data platforms, infrastructure, or developer tooling
Proven ability to manage complex technical programs with multiple dependencies
Familiarity with orchestration platforms (Airflow, Prefect, Dagster) and workflow management systems
Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), data processing engines (BigQuery, Spark), and modern data architecture
Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (Python, SQL, bash)
Skilled in project management tools (JIRA, Confluence) and Agile methodologies
Deep understanding of SDLC and DevOps practices
Experience managing cross-functional technical programs and system integrations
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business audiences
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment on complex initiatives
Experience translating technical concepts into business value and facilitating change adoption
Experience in data platform or analytics engineering is preferred
Familiarity with enterprise data governance, metadata management, or BI platforms
Background in developer productivity and infrastructure automation
Experience in retail, e-commerce, or other data-intensive domains is a plus
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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
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