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 Go-To-Market Evolution Team sits at the heart of the end-to-end value chain transformation of how lululemon operates. We act as an internal consultancy that identifies 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. 

We always have the guest in mind when we identify, and drive integration needs across the value chain and make recommendations for action in alignment with the Company’s overall strategy.   The team members are essential thought partners with several areas of the Company, including executive leadership, global brand, regional brand, merchandising, planning, design, supply chain and other functions that support how we sell our product. 

This means taking a holistic approach to meet our guest expectations by improving our GTM processes and timelines, establish a KPI driven approach on how we go to market that complements our creativity, and increase our partner collaboration while yielding higher quality processes, better strategy integration and an authentic engagement with all involved parties.

The selected candidate will be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and team leader who can provide input into future growth opportunities, along with strategic direction and prioritization while integrating cross-functional strategies into the GTM process.

core responsibilities

The Senior Manager, GTM Evolution is responsible for holding a specialized portfolio within the broader transformation of our end-to-end go-to-market value chain. They know the intricacies of the entire GTM process as their work cuts across all the specialized/functional areas. This person will ensure on-time delivery of work streams, raise risks and flags to the GTM leadership team as well as lead complex and impactful initiatives and work streams underneath the overall transformation umbrella. They will 

support the Director in exec reporting, materials, updates, and other documentation as needed and will support effective decision making. 

They will partner with leaders across the Organization to deliver lululemon’s transformation agenda by leading work-streams in large-scale business transformation programs including scoping, planning, project management, exploration, solutioning (incl. process mapping). They will work with enterprise transformation, org effectiveness, change management, and the business to plan and execute implementation and support the business through hyper care.

Each day will look different in this role, including activities like clarifying strategic questions, project managing workstreams, design solutions and delivering solutions:

qualifications

A Deep Understanding of a vertically integrated retail – has 10+ years of experience working within a Product function that has led to deep understating of best practices and processes or enterprise transformation function, preferably building and rolling out best practices and/or processes across brand and marketing.  Previous exposure to Brand, Marketing and chanel and/or experience in an international region is a bonus. 

Exposure to Hyper-Growth that required adaptability as a leader to evolve the team & processes. Exposure either as part of organization or group that experienced significant growth.  

Global in Understanding.   Has strong working relationships globally; experienced in supporting a global framework both regionally and HQ. 

Guest Centric - almost obsessed with the path-to-purchase and committed to enhancing the product and marketing along the way.

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 $134,100-$176,000 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, 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.

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