Location: United States of America
State/Province/City: Washington
City: Seattle
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
Technology Director - Global Sourcing
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 Technology Director – Global Sourcing will be responsible for all aspects of technology, including architecture, engineering, security, QA automation, operations, and delivery for key areas in the supply chain. We are looking for a proven leader who has experience in developing a strong leadership bench, managing complex solutions, and able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment. This new leader will also partner with Enterprise Architecture and Engineering for technology evolution to support enterprise initiatives.
A day in the life
- Manages budgets for strategic initiatives and baseline opex for Global Sourcing technology
- Partners with business Directors, Sr. Directors, and VPs in global sourcing to define, deliver, and support strategic roadmap
- Enrolls cross functional technology partners in strategic vision for global sourcing
- Accountable for technology that supports raw material (RM) and finished good (FG) vendors globally (~300 vendors)
- Serves as the escalation point for Technology Managers to support delivery
- Supports career progression and stretch opportunities within the Global Sourcing technology area
- Lead the creation and expansion of new capabilities that aligns with our strategic goals
- Manages key vendor partners and owns the relationship with the vendor(s)
- Make thoughtful decisions on the fly, constantly clearing roadblocks to allow successful delivery of key initiatives
Qualifications
- 4+ years is a senior leadership position like a Technology Manager or Technology Director
- 15+ years of experience in technology
- Highly valued experience with supply chain platforms in costing & sourcing areas
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience leading large scale initiatives
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
Immigration support is potentially available 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 $190,400-$249,900 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 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 Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:
Hybrid
In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 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.