lululemon

about the team 

The Integrated Go-To-Market Transformation Team sits at the heart of an end-to-end value chain transformation of how lululemon operates. We act as an internal catalyst that identifies, suggests, and conceptualizes process optimization opportunities while providing strategic planning support, evaluating & driving synergies, streamlining processes, and making actionable recommendations to raise efficiency and drive profitability. The GTM Management pillar drives day to day GTM milestone readiness by supporting with calendar management, GTM Tools, governance and reporting. 

a day in the life 

• Owns the planning and drives delivery of multiple seasons and strategic projects with strong analytical focus and understanding of the product lifecyle and consumer-centric strategies
• Advises senior leaders on seasonal execution, KPIs and drives risk mitigation initiatives

  Drives the problem-solving process: frames problems, guides analytical modeling, and through analysis provides insights into solutions

• Facilitates meetings and workshops with all the levels of the organization

• Effectively manages change driven by projects and is capable of steering the business in a new direction

• Understands and shows passion for the worldwide fashion and retail market in terms of consumer behavior, competitor and industry developments

• Act as the product-wide center of excellence for Operating Model design

• Be laser focused on outcomes, the critical risks standing in our way and develop diligent plans to work through them to ensure success

• Build relationships and manage difficult conversations with cross-functional leaders

• Lead, coach, develop and empower the GTM Management team for the org and to contribute excellence to the business with a drive for simplified and standardized service and program excellence

qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in go to market (GTM) transformation in the retail industry
• At least 5 years leading high performing teams
• Consulting and/or Investment Banking experience is an asset
• Affinity with lifestyle, fashion and/or consumer facing industries
• Affinity with technology, data enablement, digital transformation and the human interaction that is central to their success
• Experience working for a Fortune 500/multinational company or multi-national consulting firm is preferred.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally, including with senior leadership.
• Project management, problem structuring, and strategic problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Strategic vision and creative thinking: - Ability to look beyond existing paradigms, and change the organization according to new business concepts
• Understands the complexity of a matrix organization, capable of operating within one.
• Effective communicator and influencer. Comfortable presenting in front of senior leadership audiences. Facilitates workshops and resolves possible conflict.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural & multi-lingual environment
• Hands-on mentality and pragmatic approach with strong collaboration attitude and team play
• Ambitious, motivated to go the extra mile and able to perform in a demanding work environment.
• High standard of ethics, integrity and confidentiality

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 $157,400 to 206,600 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) 

• 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.

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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