RAIN RFID Services Principal Product Manager
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Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Experience leading and developing program teams
- Ability to research and identify relevant RFID tagging standards (e.g., GS1, EPC) – current and future
- Knowledge of RFID technologies, serialization, item-level accuracy, and shrink reduction
- Experience developing and documenting RFID tagging strategies, standards, and procedures
- Skills in ensuring consistent application of standards across departments and locations
- Ability to work with stakeholders to gain buy-in and support for initiatives
- Expertise in ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and interoperability in RFID systems
- Capability to monitor and address data quality issues and discrepancies
- Experience in merchandise vendor education on RFID tagging standards and procedures
- Proficiency in providing ongoing support and guidance to users
- Ability to monitor and evaluate effectiveness of RFID initiatives and identify improvement opportunities
- Knowledge of staying up to date with latest RFID technologies and standards
- Skills in developing strategies for item-level serialization to support business capabilities
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (business, merchandising, technology, operations, brands, supplier operations)
- Ability to manage RFID tagging projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring
- Experience driving concurrent program activities across multiple projects with attention to strategy, collaboration, and implementation
- Skills in shaping strategies, driving executional clarity (why, when, how, who), creating alignment, prioritization, and coordination across stakeholders
- Partnerships with industry experts, vendors, and other retailers
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the program team
- Research and identify relevant RFID tagging standards – current and future (e.g., GS1, EPC)
- Develop and document RFID tagging strategies, standards, and procedures tailored to the organization's needs
- Ensure consistent application of standards across departments and locations
- Work with stakeholders to gain buy-in and support for RFID tagging initiatives
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency in RFID tags and systems
- Promote interoperability between different RFID systems and data sources
- Monitor and address data quality issues and discrepancies
- Develop and support merchandise vendor education on RFID tagging standards and procedures
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to users
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of RFID tagging initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve RFID tagging processes and workflows
- Stay up to date with the latest RFID technologies and standards
- Develop strategies to evolve item-level serialization to support business capabilities like item-level accuracy and shrink reduction
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and continuously improve serialization processes and outcomes
- Manage RFID tagging projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring
- Oversee strategy for RFID and serialization standards
- Work with Brands to support their understanding of requirements
- Partner with Supplier Operations to drive compliance and high adoption of tagging
- Develop partnerships with industry experts, vendors, and other retailers for evolving technology insights
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement for this role?
This is a hybrid position.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for this Senior Manager role?
The role requires expertise in RFID tagging standards (e.g., GS1, EPC), program management across multiple projects, cross-functional collaboration with business and technical teams, strategic planning, and influencing stakeholders.
What is the team structure like for this position?
You'll join a small, high-impact Enterprise Operations team with deep experience in management consulting, finance, merchandising, product management, and operations, and you'll be responsible for leading and developing the program team.
What makes a strong candidate for this RFID Standards Program role?
Strong candidates have deep RFID and serialization expertise, experience driving cross-functional programs with business and tech teams, ability to partner with brands, suppliers, vendors, and industry experts, and skills in strategy development and stakeholder alignment.
Nordstrom
Retailer offering clothing and accessories
About Nordstrom
Nordstrom is a retail company that focuses on providing a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates department stores and an online platform where customers can shop for various brands and styles. Nordstrom emphasizes a strong customer service experience, encouraging employees to take initiative and develop their careers within the organization. Unlike many competitors, Nordstrom fosters a culture of leadership and personal growth among its staff, which contributes to a dedicated and motivated workforce. The company's goal is to create a positive shopping experience while also being committed to environmental sustainability and community support.
Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
N/AYear Founded
$16MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees