Lululemon

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 Inbound Logistics and Global Trade technology teams are committed to unlocking business potential with our Global Fulfillment partners, especially in the Inbound Logistics and Global Trade spaces. Supporting both vendor and propriety systems the teams provide solutions to enable our partners in supporting the optimized flow of product from our finished goods factories into our DC’s and streamlining the lifecycle of international trade across logistics and settlement activities, including but not limited to components such as product classification, import/export process management and commercial invoice information. We are a fast-paced growing team focused on achieving compliance and logistics and cross-border financial savings. 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Technology Manager who will oversee the Inbound Logistics and Global Trade technology teams. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the success of your teams and proactively identify the most high-value deliverables and keep the team focused on meeting quality standards. You are a leader who is comfortable managing team members with various skillsets and can communicate expectations clearly to all team members. You operate as an owner and are an advocate for your people who understands we are stronger as a team than as an individual.

core responsibilities

• Develop tactical and strategic plans, roadmaps, and business cases in collaboration with business partners and other technology leaders
• Lead and develop a team of architects, business analysts and engineers focused on delivery and support 
• Partner closely with other Supply Chain Technology managers and architects to ensure new and existing solutions create a friction-free experience for our global employee base
• Lead efforts for new technology selection including Build vs Buy assessment, development of RFI/RFP, review, and evaluation through to final recommendation
• Demonstrates thought leadership and mentor team members to leverage technology best practices around architecture and design
• Ensuring team produces software that meets business and technology requirements which is resilient, monitorable, performant and maintainable
• Ensuring the right skills are being used to solve the right problems by supporting the team with coaching, skills development, and career path leadership
• Work with project stakeholders to map business requirements to project deliverables, resource planning & project plans
• Identify and remove roadblocks to success
• Vendor management of key software and services 
• Being a role model and lead awareness and training for your team in our IDEA program - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action

qualifications

• 6+ years of experience enabling key business priorities through the successful delivery & support of technology, and 4+ years as a leader overseeing a broad range of talent
• Experience in leading development using Java, Angular, Kafka and microservices framework
• Experience & working knowledge of AWS Services (AWS Docker ECS, AWS load balancer, S3) is a plus
• Experience working and leading in a DevOps operating model utilizing Cloud infrastructure
• Experience in developing object-oriented development frameworks within Agile/Scrum
• Strong track record of managing external vendors and service providers 
• Experience supporting a broad group of stakeholders
• Experience driving adoption of technology through education, training, and other organizational change management strategies
• Strong collaboration skills to achieve business goals collectively across broad teams
• Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change
• Strong preference for those with experience leading technology teams responsible for implementing, enhancing, maintaining supply chain systems in a heavily integrated environment, utilizing both vendor SaaS platforms and in-house engineered applications
• Strong retail industry and/or supply chain business acumen required 

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.

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 $158,900 – 208,500 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 rwards 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

Hybrid 

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

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