lululemon Technology Manager - Tech Inventory Systems

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

This role is part of the Technology leadership team accountable for CFO Technology tracks delivering FP&A and Finance reporting, self-serve analysis products, and data science applications.

Our team is fast-paced and taking on exciting new initiatives to support a fast-growing business. We strive to adopt leading-edge technology and seek to improve on the solutions continuously. We are not afraid to try new things, have fun, and encourage each other to take on new challenges. We support each other in growing professionally and personally. We fail forward and learn from our mistakes, thus creating a better path ahead. We create space for team members to share feedback and ideas that can help us continually grow as an organization.

We operate following agile framework and leverage multiple product teams across our various functions. We encourage our teams to collaborate and determine the best way to deliver critical business initiatives. We institute a culture of fun and light-heartedness to enjoy work each day. We are inclusive and know that we are stronger as a team than as an individual.

core responsibilities

• Leading a team of Engineers, Analysts, Tech program Managers, business stakeholders, and software vendors across multiple work streams simultaneously
• Managing people, processes, and timeline to ensure that high quality deliverables are produced
• Ensuring the right skills are being used to solve the right problems by supporting the team with empathetic coaching, skills development, and career path leadership
• Ensuring team produces software that meets business and technology requirements which is resilient, monitorable, performant, and maintainable
• Leading resolution of production support incidents in accordance with incident management policies and procedures, and ensures that application changes follow change management policies and procedures
• Stay abreast of latest technology and industry trends
• Champion and enforce software development and operational support processes
• Driving alignment by building effective partnership with stakeholders across global markets
• Being a role model and lead awareness and training for your team in our IDEA program - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action

qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or other related field, or equivalent experience
• 8 - 10 years of experience in information technology with direct working experience leading complex, global technology initiatives
• At least 3 years of experience playing the role of a Technology Manager / Engineering Manager
• Strong understanding of data warehouse fundamentals and data warehouse technology
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining ITGCs, and adhering to SOX Compliance controls within a data warehouse ecosystem
• Experience delivering high quality and performant reporting products for senior leadership teams, as well as self-serve data products to enable analysts finding key insights
• Experience leading global technology team reaching across different working hours and timezones
• Experience leading both delivery and support teams in a fast paced environment with high expectations and demanding stakeholders
• Experience in cloud data warehouse and reporting technologies, preferably with Snowflake, Azure, and Power BI
• Experience in retail is preferable
• Experience working with financial data/reporting is preferable

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 $131,000 - $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

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

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