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

This global team leads lululemon’s enterprise-wide social and environmental strategy through our Impact Agenda. The team is responsible to drive the development of public commitments, ESG strategy, and governance, partnering across the business to implement multi-year initiatives that build resilience, mitigate risk, and foster innovation. The team oversees ESG reporting and disclosures, including SEC-aligned filings and our annual Impact Report, and engages with key stakeholders to shape lululemon’s external voice in sustainability. With deep expertise in impact strategy, operations, and reporting, we are committed to delivering measurable outcomes aligned with the company’s purpose and priorities.

core responsibilities

• Craft and deliver a cohesive and integrated vision through the enterprise Impact Agenda and set of public commitments aligned to the enterprise strategy and business goals in partnership with VP, Head of Sustainable Business and Impact and SLT
• Establish and manage lululemon’s impact governance structure, including driving discussion and content creation for SLT and BOD level engagement 
• Lead creation of key impact strategies, business cases, and investment plans. Partner with Product, Supply Chain, and Brand VP+ to develop investment roadmaps and support the implementation of impact initiatives
• Architect and execute the enterprise-wide Impact portfolio management system - building and managing executive accountabilities, delivering multi-year goal roadmaps and investment needs, and metrics for all Impact Agenda goals
• Deliver internal performance management scorecards and drive risk mitigation discussions with senior executives and teams
• Monitor, assess, and lead approach to rising pressure in policy and regulatory space. Assess SEC/EU disclosure requirements and elevate risks and critical issues to senior executives, working with teams to develop the appropriate response and disclosure.
• Construct and deliver reporting and disclosure strategy in line with rising requirements, stakeholder expectations, and strategic priorities
• Create, oversee, and publish all ESG reporting, including internationally recognized and third party verified lululemon Impact report and other key disclosures 
• Develop and deliver lululemon’s impact stakeholder and partnership strategy - meeting the diverse needs of stakeholders across the business including ESG investors, employees, civil society, and our guests
• Assess changing guest and employee expectations and partner with Brand team to deliver and evolve our Impact positioning and platform
• Shape lululemon’s external voice and thought leadership in collaboration with SBI teams, brand mgt, government affairs and comms/public affairs
• Engage with external partners and represent the work to key audiences, as appropriate
• Mentor, coach and recruit a high performing team, including direct and indirect reports

qualifications

• Advanced degree in business, management, sociology, environmental sciences and/or related fields
• 15+ years of professional leadership experience with a significant budget at a global, matrixed, publicly traded brand
• 10+ years of direct experience in environment, social and governance issues
• 10+ years of experience in strategy and/or reporting with demonstrated execution capacities
• 10+ years of experience leading high performing teams

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 $187,400 - $246,000 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
  

Hybrid 

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

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