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We are looking for a Senior Product Manager who will play a crucial role in driving revenue growth andadvertisersuccess through our Sponsored Product Ads platform. You will own the product strategy for our highestgrossingadvertising product, helping brand partners reach customers at critical discovery and consideration moments across Nordstrom's digital properties.

Job Summary

As a member of the Nordstrom Product Management team, you willpartner closely with the Nordstrom Media Network, anddrive the strategy, roadmap, and execution for Sponsored Product Ads-our core search and browse advertisingproduct. You willoperateat the intersection of product, engineering, retail media sales, ad operations, analytics, and our vendor partner Criteo.

You will use data-driven insights to build and implement a roadmap that scales Sponsored Product Ads performance, improves advertiser ROI, and enhances customer experience. You will own thetechnicalvendor relationship with Criteo, defining requirements for platform capabilities, integrations, and reporting. You will make product decisions that align with our guiding principles: enhance the customer experience, connect customers with brands, drive partner performance, and build products that are uniquely Nordstrom.

A day inthe life...

• Product Strategy and Vision- Define and drive the product vision for Sponsored Product Ads, ensuring alignment with Nordstrom customer experience standards and Nordstrom Media Network revenue goals. Evangelize this vision with key stakeholders across NMN,Digita, Ad Operations, Analytics, and Engineering.

• Technical Vendor Management- Own the strategic relationship with Criteo, defining platform roadmap requirements, feature prioritization, integration needs, and performance expectations. Translate business requirements into technical specifications for vendor development and internal engineering teams.

• Platform Strategy & Technical Enablement- Define placement strategy, targeting capabilities,and adquality standards for Sponsored Product Ads. Drive technical integration roadmap including API enhancements, data feed optimization, and measurement infrastructure.

• Continuous Discovery and Insights- Monitor KPI performance for Sponsored Product Ads includingfill rate,impression volume, click-through rates, conversion rates,ROAS, and incremental revenue. Keep current with competitive retail media offerings and industry best practices toidentifyfeature gaps and optimization opportunities.

• Prioritization and Planning-Define and prioritize the product roadmap balancing advertiser demand, platform scalability, customer experience impact, and technical feasibility. Drive towards quarterly revenue targets whilemaintainingad relevance and customer satisfaction metrics.

• Definition and Decomposition- Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and measurement plans for platform features, algorithm improvements, targeting capabilities and reporting enhancements. Define technical requirements for vendor integrations and internal system dependencies.

• Governance & Compliance-Establishand maintain ad quality standards, brand safety guidelines, and policy frameworks for Sponsored Product Ads. Ensure compliance with advertising regulations, privacy requirements, and Nordstrom brand standards.

• Collaboration and Influence- Collaborate with Nordstrom Media Network Sales and Ad Operations teams to translate advertiser needs into product requirements. Partner with Analytics to define measurement frameworks. Align withthe site Customer Experience Product Teamson placement strategy and customer experience trade-offs.

• Drive Impact- Work with Engineering to drive progress against deliverables through day-to-day backlog management, agile ceremonies, and launch planning. Conduct regular business reviews with Criteo to ensure platform performance and roadmap alignment.

• Measurement & Reporting- Partner with Analytics teams to build comprehensive reporting showingproduct andcampaign performance, incrementality analysis, and competitive benchmarking. Demonstrate ROI for brand advertisers and inform platform optimization priorities.

What We Value

• Our brand legacy of customer service

• Curiosity and learning

• Collaboration and diversity of thought

• Evidence-based outcomes

• Speed to market and progress over perfection

• Accountability

• Simplicity

• Experimentation

• Customer-centric mindset

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of product management experience in ad tech, retail media networks, or e-commerce platforms withdemonstratedexpertisein sponsored product or search advertising

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math,Businessor related technical discipline preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong technical aptitude with ability to work with vendor platforms, APIs, data feeds, and advertising technology infrastructure

• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, translating business requirements into technical specifications and holding partners accountable to roadmap commitments

• Experience working with ad operations teams, understanding campaign setup, trafficking processes, bidding strategies, and optimization workflows

• Proficient in data analysis and advertising performance metrics (Fill rate,CTR, CVR, ROAS)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to various levels within a matrixed organization

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

• Self-starter with strong drive and meticulous attention to detail-able to own initiatives end-to-end while ensuring nothing falls through the cracks

Preferred:

• Experience with retail media networks, specifically sponsoredproductor search advertising in marketplace environments

• Direct experience working with Criteo or similar sponsored product platforms (Citrus Ad,Pacvue, Flywheel, Skai)

• Background in searchrelevancyalgorithms, ranking systems, and auction mechanics

• Experience conducting build vs. buy analyses and vendor selection processes

• Understanding of retail media measurement methodologies including incrementality testing and attribution modeling

• Familiarity with retail merchandising concepts, product catalogs, and inventory management

• Knowledge of privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on advertising products

Why This Role Matters

You'llown Nordstrom's largest revenue-generating advertising product, directlyimpactinghundreds of brand partners and millions in annual ad revenue. This role sits at the heart of our retail media network strategy-balancing platform scalability, advertiser performance, and customer experience to build a best-in-class sponsored product offering. Your decisions will shape how brands connect with customers across Nordstrom's digital ecosystem and define our competitive position in the retail media landscape.

Location:Seattle, WA (Hybrid)