Location: Canada
State/Province/City: British Columbia
City: Vancouver
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
Senior Manager, North America Strategy Enablement
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 NA Strategy Enablement team is a trusted partner in developing and implementing growth strategies for the North America business. The team provides strategic enablement and cross-functional coordination for high priority, “omni-nature” initiatives. Key activities for the team include retail insights, business casing and strategy development, and cross-functional program leadership.
a day in the life: what you’ll do
The Senior Manager, NAM Strategy Enablement drives regional go-to-market alignment across merchandising, planning, marketing, and channel teams to create annual and seasonal strategies. They lead cross-functionally and communicating effectively to inform decisions and gain alignment
- Drives regional go-to-market alignment across merchandising, planning, marketing and channel teams to create aligned strategies
- Leads highly cross functional NAM projects that span product, marketing and channel teams, with the ability to structure complex work and lead across multiple functions and teams
- Drives highly cross-functional decision making across regional leadership team
- People leadership for Strategy & Enablement analyst and manager, providing regular feedback and advising on prioritization of projects based on the needs of the business
qualifications
- Ability to translate complex ideas and recommendations to gain alignment and decision making
- Executive communication skills, with strong business acumen and storytelling
- 10+ years of retail growth strategy, consulting, or business management experience
- 5+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional stakeholders
- 5+ years of independent ownership of strategic workstreams
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 $134,100 - $176,000 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 Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy: In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 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.