Asset Protection - Project Manager 2 -… at Nordstrom · Remote

Summary: Nordstrom is a leading fashion retailer, and they are seeking a Project Manager 2 to manage the execution of projects that deliver significant business value. The role involves communicating with cross-functional teams, ensuring projects stay on schedule, and preparing reports for management regarding project status. Responsibilities: - Manages medium to large level project complexity - Utilize basic understanding of asset protection concepts, theories, and principles with business insights - Aligning cross-functional teams to the tasks - Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines - Identifies and communicates multiple options for how to progress with the project - Communicating status, issues and/or changes with direct Manager to keep the project aligned with their goals - Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needs for the project change - Manages project lifecycle (i.e. requirements, scope, schedule, resources, testing, quality, release, costs, changes) for cross-functional initiatives - Demonstrates understanding, curiosity of modern business enterprises and the problems they encounter - Serving as a point of contact for cross-functional teams when multiple departments are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy - Performing quality control on the project throughout development to identify problems and solutions to maintain the standards expected - Schedules and maintain tracking of monthly trainings - Assists with updates of on-boarding and asset protection training documents as needed - Assists with clean up on old asset protection training and creation of new asset protection site Required Qualifications: - 1-3+ years' Project Management Experience - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, or a related field - Basic knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) - Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello, or Smartsheet - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) - Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), SCORM file creation, and e-learning platforms - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Strong organizational and time management skills - Effective communication and collaboration abilities - Problem-solving and adaptability Preferred Qualifications: - CAPM (Certified associate in project management) a plus - Scrum Master or Agile Fundamentals certification - Google Project Management Certificate or similar online programs Required Skills: Agile, Waterfall, Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Learning Management Systems, SCORM File Creation, E-learning Platforms, CAPM Certification, Scrum Master Certification, Agile Fundamentals Certification, Google Project Management Certificate, Project Management, Project Management Methodologies Benefits: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away, Life Insurance and Disability, Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources, 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.