Location: Canada
State/Province/City: British Columbia
City: Vancouver
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
Lead, Lease Management
Description & Requirements
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 Lease Management team is responsible for the portfolio management of lease terms and requirements, ensuring adherence to the lease across the North American retail store portfolio. This role ensures that all lease terms align with executive approvals, meet financial targets, and adhere to global deal standards. Key responsibilities include lease reviews, oversight of lease data, critical date management, and the development of reporting and analytics related to lease actions. The Lease Management team collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders—including Lease Administration, Real Estate, Construction, Finance, Store Operations, Legal teams, and Landlords, ensuring seamless execution and compliance of lease documents.
a day in the life: what you’ll do
- Lead and mentor a team of Lease Management Analysts, focusing on skill development, training, and performance optimization.
- Manage a dedicated portfolio area within North America, executing responsibilities aligned with a Senior Analyst in Lease Management.
- Drive process development, compliance initiatives and lease audits across the North America lease portfolio to ensure consistency, reduce risk, and limit company exposure.
- Own the lifecycle management of the North America retail lease portfolio (existing and new), including all critical dates, lease clauses, and obligations.
- Act as a key advisor to 25+ cross-functional teams, translating complex lease terms into actionable guidance to support strategic business decisions.
qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience in retail real estate
- 2-3+ years in people management
- Expertise understanding and interpretation of commercial lease language
- University degree (or education in relevant specified field)
- Lead new initiatives and process development
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.
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.
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 $88,200 - $115,700 CAD 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. 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 under our SSC Workplace Policy: In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.
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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.
lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.