Director - Portfolio Management | Contract until March 2027

Ubicació: Canada

Estat/Província/Ciutat: British Columbia

Ciutat: Vancouver

Unitat de negoci: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Tipus de dedicació: Full-time

Description & Requirements

a note for internal applicants:

You are aware this is a contract position. If you are currently on a Temporary Assignment OR accept a Temporary Assignment contract, you must return to your Home Role (permanent role) after the contract ends for a minimum of 6 months before taking on another contract. If you choose to take another contract prior to 6 months, you will forfeit your Home Role. 

 
For more information on this policy, please visit the Internal Careers page on youlu or reach out to your manager or P&C partner.

Practice personal responsibility! Before you submit an application, please ensure: 

 

1. Your manager supports your application (if you're applying to an SSC role), or your manager is aware of your application (if you're applying to a non-SSC role); and 

2. You've reviewed and meet the relevant time in role requirements for your current role. These can be found on the Internal Careers page on youlu. 

 

For guidance on what manager support means, please click here. 


who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

 


about this team

The Global Omni function is a key part of the overall Global Digital, OMNI & Guest Support team. This team will work to create a uniquely lululemon, truly differentiated and elevated guest and educator experience globally, working closely with partners in Technology, Retail, UX and Operations.

 

This role will be leading the Omni & Retail Technology Portfolio Governance and Planning (PG&P) Team. This team plays a critical role in enabling effective, efficient, and consistent planning, governance, and execution of initiatives across the Global Omni portfolio. This includes driving alignment, collaboration, and delivery with teams across the Omni & Retail Technology portfolio, Retail, Technology, and all teams within the Global Digital, Omni and Guest Support organization to ensure strategic priorities are met and operational excellence is maintained.

 

a day in the life: what you’ll do

  • Input and facilitate the creation and dissemination of the business strategy for the Global OMNI profile (in partnership with VP, Global Omni and sub-functional leaders)
  • In partnership with Portfolio Management Office (PG&P), develop and implement a governance model to ensure oversight and standardization of all Global Omni initiatives / projects
  • Maintain, assess and optimize Global Omni Governance model and rhythm of business ensuring effective, efficient, and scalable program operations and best practices.
  • Communicate portfolio health and progress clearly and consistently, partnering with senior leaders to facilitate decisions and resolve dependencies across the portfolio 
  • Oversees integrated planning and prioritization across Global Omni functions ensuring plans are strategically aligned, cross-functionally connected, and operationally feasible. Includes ensuring adherence to the internal taxonomy defined to align upon strategic priorities within the Global Digital Omni and Guest Support organization. 
  • Collaborate with functional leadership to define, track, and report portfolio objectives, goals, and success measures, ensuring transparency and accountability across all initiatives and programs 
  • Oversees portfolio execution and delivery by aligning programs to scope, timelines, and performance expectations. Works with program managers and senior stakeholders to manage risks, prioritize delivery needs, and remove blockers. 
  • Partner with technology partners to develop & manage budgets and plans for the portfolio
  •  Intake work within the portfolio & work with the leaders to determine how to move forward
  • Facilitate Annual Budgeting Process and long-range planning in partnership with PG&P 
  • Support team engagement and operational rhythm for the Global Omni Portfolio (in close partnership with VP Global Omni, and sub-functional leaders) organizing team meetings, offsites and engagement activities, curating connection and development opportunities & experiences, and partnering with senior leaders to deliver updates and celebrate wins.
  • Provide people leadership and mentorship to all program management employees within the portfolio’s functional area (Global Omni)
  • Establishes trusted relationships and builds strategic partnerships that foster shared accountability and informed decision-making. Enables leaders and team to manage complex initiatives and partnerships with clarity, influence, and transparency across portfolio.
 

qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in business operations or related field or equivalent experience in similar field/industry and Project Management certification or equivalent experience (Agile preferred)
  •  10+ years of relative experience, preferably in a vertically integrated, global, specialty retail environment
  • 7+ years of demonstrated people and team leadership 
  • Experience working with systems and/or with technical teams seen as an asset
  • Experience in retail operations and or other relevant field in bringing retail strategies to life across channels
 

 

Must haves 

  • Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. 
  • Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. 
  • Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
  • Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
  • Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously. 


Additional Notes
 Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.  


Workplace arrangement 

 

This role is classified as  Internal Remote Eligible under our SSC Workplace Policy (see SSC Workplace Program youlu page for an overview):  


Hybrid + Internal Remote Eligible  

In-person collaboration and connection is important, though much of the role can be performed remotely. Applicants who live within 50mi/75km of the specified office will be prioritized through the hiring process. If the successful candidate comes from this applicant pool, they will be required to be onsite at least 4 days per week. Internal applicants who are remote (i.e. those who live beyond 50mi/75km from the specified office) will also be considered, without needing to relocate.  

 

Compensation and Benefits Package  

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $182,000-$238,900 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program subject to program eligibility requirements.    

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth: 

  • Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans 
  • Paid time off 
  • Savings and retirement plan matching 
  • Generous employee discount 
  • Fitness & yoga classes 
  • Parenthood top-up 
  • Extensive catalog of development course offerings 
  • People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) 

 

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. lululemon reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. 



who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

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must haves
  • Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. 
  • Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. 
  • Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
  • Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
  • Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
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lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $<<min of zone A – min of zone C>> annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and equity offerings, subject to program eligibility requirements.   

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:
  • Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans 
  • Paid time off 
  • Savings and retirement plan matching 
  • Generous employee discount 
  • Fitness & yoga classes 
  • Parenthood top-up 
  • Extensive catalog of development course offerings 
  • People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) 
Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.


workplace arrangement


This role is classified as [In-Person / Remote – Field Based/ Exception] under our SSC Workplace Policy:


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In-Person

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.


Remote – Field Based

Field/Community-based work is necessary or important within a designated area, with relevant travel required.


Remote – do not post the word “Exception”

Outside reasonable commuting distance to an office site, work is performed from home. 


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Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

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