Technology Director - Tech Product Management, Technology Engineering Platforms - Lululemon Athletica

Technology Director - Tech Product Management, Technology Engineering Platforms

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

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

At lululemon, we are committed to delivering seamless and transformative experiences that empower our customers and technologists alike. We strive to create frictionless, innovative solutions that meet the demands of a dynamic and evolving technological world. Our mission is to inspire progress, drive meaningful connections, and enhance both performance and well-being through thoughtfully crafted engineering platforms and unwavering dedication to our community's needs.

The Technology Foundations team is a key part of the overall Technology team at lululemon, providing a portfolio of core engineering platforms leveraged by all technology teams. It is focused on strategy and outcomes related to technology platforms, shared services, and engineering experiences (including Kubernetes, Kafka, Cloud foundations, Secrets, APIM, Databases, CI/CD, and more).

core responsibilities

• Responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and a 12-24 month roadmap for Technology Core Engineering platforms and services, based on business priorities (for example, cost efficiency, frictionless experience, service continuity, and compliance standards). Serve as a voice of internal stakeholders as features are being developed
• Defines how your specific product(s) align with the overall Technology strategy, what technology / business problems need to be solved and what inputs are required
• Responsible for defining the business case, investment requirements & return on investment for products or teams within their portfolio
• Approves high-level requirements, acceptance criteria and KPI’s that push the product strategy forward and achieve key objectives for Technology Foundations platforms and services
• Approves prioritization & sequencing for features/themes & defines prioritization frameworks for Technology Foundations platforms and services
• Reviews and approves direct report’s quarterly plans, ongoing intake and replanning, and plays an active role in unblocking teams as needed
• Make data-informed decisions based on a sound understanding of organizational priorities, customer feedback, analytics, benchmarks, industry reporting and emerging trends
• Identify the need to adjust plans based on their portfolio and replan work based on their portfolio
• Approves business value impacts definition for initiatives and the success of features and enhancements that are delivered
• Manage both internal and external partnerships on programs from concept-to-delivery to ensure that products and roadmap priorities meet customer expectations and needs
• Manage and / or mentor a team of 5-7 product managers (full time & contract) directly, or as part of a larger organization, across multiple geographies
• Ensures product managers communicate approach for product roadmaps, measure and report out on product features success, and plan for / deliver change management materials
• Identify and monitor customer/stakeholder needs staying current on industry standards and trends and respond by adjusting user experience and product roadmaps
• Partner with central product management teams to define operating models and ways of working for the regional team
• Approves recommendations on impact to change and drives change management activities to ensure business continuity

qualifications

• 10+ years of technology product management experience with an emphasis on delivering technology-facing applications. Up to 5 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of product management experience.
• 7+ years of leadership experience and ability to lead through direct reports (3-4), dotted line relationships and cross functional collaboration
• Collaboration across multiple disciplines (digital to supply chain to FP&A)
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex, enterprise-scale initiatives in an agile environment.
• Experience with cloud technologies, engineering platforms, or software development lifecycle
• Strong core consulting skills (demonstrated track record of quality delivery, interpersonal and cross-functional relationship skills)
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering executive level presentations
• Ability to drive results independently, but thrives in collaborative environments
• Has a deep desire to learn and improve by seeking, accepting and acting on productive feedback
• Demonstrated leadership; mentorship, visionary, clarity of purpose, motivated, relentless execution
• Minimum BA / BS degree from a four-year accredited university (advanced degree preferred)
  

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 the United States 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 teamperformance. Thetypical 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
• 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

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

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.