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 Technology Manager role plays a key leadership role leading the delivery and operational stability of our Global Workforce Management Application, partnering very closely with our people and culture business partners and enterprise. This team is responsible for all WFM system configuration of employment laws related to hiring, wage and hours, time off and entitlements. This is a global team, primarily out of Seattle, WA and Vancouver Canada. 

core responsibilities

• Leads technical delivery of compliance initiatives (new / existing legislation, remediation of compliance gaps, etc) by defining technical requirements from regulatory use cases.
• Partner closely with our business partners and play a key role in product management and waterfall delivery.
• Lead and develop full stack teams to ensure we are delivering and developing in a scalable way
• Have a voice and gain alignment with future state architecture for workforce management systems. High sense of technical thought leadership.
• Manage the all-up WFM/PCR portfolio which includes financial management, risks and dependencies
• Have a strong executive presence to assist in aligning the organization
• Responsible for global labor strategy for people data and analytics technology investment.
• Responsible for vendor management relationships and delivery in support of workforce management technology initiatives.
• Delivery on key enterprise initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Develop and measure clear product KPIs, derive key insights, and devise and execute proof-of-concept executions to learn.

qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or applicable experience in the information technology field
• 7+ years of experience in Technology
• 7+ years of experience directly leading, developing people and teams is required
• 7+ years of experience delivering in the people and culture space with a strong data/analytics background.
• Demonstrated understanding and thought leadership of analytics storage, instances, integrations, security and reporting.
• 5+ years of experience working with data warehouses and top industry technologies in the analytics space.
• Demonstrated ability to delivery on business priorities at the enterprise and portfolio level
• 5+ years’ experience in Portfolio/Program management
• 5+ years of experience within a functional discipline such as engineering, architecture or program/project management
• 5+ years’ experience working in an agile environment. Experience providing product management leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing $10M+ technology portfolios
• Demonstrated experience managing projects using various delivery methodologies including waterfall, agile and Kanban
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism in working collaboratively at all levels inside and outside of the organization.

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 $131,100 - 172,100 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.

 
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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