Senior Technical Program Manager, Security Platform Engineering

Nordstrom

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Seattle, WA
Salary
$142,000–$220,500 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $196k
This role $181k
$131k most similar roles pay here $246k

This role pays less than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $170,300–$221,025 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $181k versus about $196k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Nordstrom

Nordstrom is a leading American luxury department store chain offering a wide selection of clothing, shoes, accessories, and beauty products through its stores, Nordstrom Rack outlets, and online. Industry: Luxury Department Store Retail

Nordstrom currently has 30 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $142,000–$220,500 across 29 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Technical Program Manager, Security Platform Engineering

Senior Technical Program Manager - Security Platform Engineering serves as the operational backbone for the security engineering organization. This role manages a diverse portfolio including endpoint detection, email security, data encryption, network security, compliance engineering, and security assessments. The individual will own end-to-end program management, track deliverables, manage dependencies, and drive cross-organizational alignment across Risk, Compliance, Engineering, and Business teams. Key responsibilities include establishing sprint cadences, tracking roadmap progress, developing OKRs and KPIs for leadership reporting, and managing the onboarding of new engineering hires during a period of growth and restructuring. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in technical program management within security or infrastructure environments and is proficient with tools like Jira and Confluence. This role addresses complex security domain challenges while navigating evolving team scopes and multi-workstream programs to ensure consistent platform health and delivery.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in Washington?

Median $181250 from 43 postings across 12 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage end-to-end program execution across multiple security domains including endpoint detection, email security, and data encryption.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional partners in Risk, Compliance, Engineering, and Business teams.
  • Drive alignment and decision-making in cross-organizational forums where the security team lacks direct authority.
  • Establish and maintain program rhythms including sprint cadences, status reporting, and roadmap tracking.
  • Develop and track OKRs and KPIs to report platform health and performance metrics to leadership.
  • Manage onboarding logistics for new engineering hires, including ramp plans and knowledge transfer.
  • Identify and resolve project risks early to ensure continuous progress without requiring management escalation.
  • Execute team restructuring initiatives, hiring coordination, and leadership-facing communications in partnership with the manager.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in technical program management.
  • Experience in security, infrastructure, or platform engineering organizations is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-workstream programs independently from scoping through delivery.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills to build trust with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
  • Proven ability to drive cross-organizational alignment and decisions without direct authority.
  • Ability to define, track, and report on OKRs and KPIs for leadership audiences.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and meeting facilitation.
  • Familiarity with security domain concepts to understand technical trade-offs.

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