Job Description
Senior Product Manager – Core Finance and Accounting
The Senior Product Manager is a key member of the Nordstrom Product Management team, responsible for establishing and executing against a strategic capability roadmap within the Core Finance and Accounting space. Core Finance and Accounting is a critical function that ensures Nordstrom revenue and expenses are accounted for in accordance with industry requirements and standards, and that financial data is structured in a way that unlocks profitable business decisions.
This role will specifically be responsible for shepherding the Accounting and Commission Implementation Service (ACIS ) product roadma p, launching a proprietary revenue recognition service, while in parallel developing a strategic roadmap for evolving Nordstrom’s financial attribution practices that promotes efficiency and automation.
The Product Manager will partner with executive leadership and cross - functional teams to develop a strategic roadmap and execute against it. To accomplish that, the product manager will 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 and strategic alignment. Success in this position requires previous experience developing a strategic roadmap for a greenfield problem-space, and a balance of strategic thinking with tactical execution.
A day in the life ...
Partner with manager on strategic roadmap in alignment with business and technology partners
Evaluate competitor experiences
Establish and execute on tactical plans for delivery of key workstreams supporting the strategic roadmap (1-12 months)
Assess feature/strategy value and success metrics in partnership with finance and business teams
Drive feature/strategy discovery and feasibility in conjunction with cross - functional business and technology 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
Define and execute on go to market strategy inclusive of UAT, Communication Strategy, Change Management Strategy, and post go live validations
Define, measure, and implement KPI measurement plans for product features
Support ongoing system health and performance by supporting key incident triage and ongoing health and maintenance initiatives
You’ve got this if...
The Basics:
6+ years in the product management discipline
Bachelor’s degree in Business , Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Ability to inspire others, including demonstrated experience managing and leading strong teams
Ability to partner effectively to define, measure and analyze processes to identify improvement opportunities
Technical background and understanding of software development principles, including Agile development, and testing methodologies
Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics
Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to explain complex technical material clearly to users with varying levels of proficiency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to various levels within a matrixed organization
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Preferred:
Data and Systems Architecture Technical Product Management
Finance and Accounting educational or practical experience
Previous partnerships with third-party systems integrators (Big 4)
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: $114,000 - $201,500 Annually
This 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_17-19.pdf
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