Supply Chain Program Manager

Requirements

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

Global Fulfillment (GF) is responsible for all physical product movements from the shipping dock of factories to our store or guests, including distribution, logistics, trade compliance and engineering. The team completes this objective while scaling for growth and achieving targeted performance, including service, costs and employee safety.

The North American (NA) Infrastructure Program team oversees all strategic initiative in both Canada and the United States Distribution Centers. The initiatives are typically a blend of physical infrastructure with technical components. The team is responsible for leading initiatives through the planning, execution, delivery, and supporting phases, with the ultimate directive to complete initiatives on time and on budget while following PMO standards.

a day in the life

• Manage a large high-complexity program or multiple concurrent projects within the Global Fulfillment Distribution portfolio and partner with PMO leadership and Distribution Leadership to build detailed project plans, facilitate charter creation, including integration touch points, dependencies, and sequencing
• Monitor program and project performance against plan as measured by milestones, KPIs, and supporting metrics
• Actively manage, and provide line-of-sight to PMO and functional leadership to issues, risks, and required decisions across the program scope and component workstreams
• Maintain consolidated resource and timeline views across the program
• Manage the tracking of program budget, change requests, and intake management
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities to drive productivity, reduce costs, better leverage resources, and increase operational efficiency
• Monitoring projects and overseeing project managers to ensure goals are met
• Work with internal stakeholders to create program and project charters (scope, objectives, cost, benefits, resourcing, risks) and workplans
• Build and efficiently communicate program status
  
  

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in Business, Engineering, or technical area required; MBA or other Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in consulting, project management, program management, or a similar field
• Established history of managing multiple projects simultaneously with progression into program management
• End to end program life cycle experience on large cross functional initiatives
• Experience managing cross-functional programs with dotted line management responsibility
• Experience in Project Management and Consumer Supply Chain Operations preferred
• Experience with managing large project, program, or portfolio budgets
• Experience Apparel/Footwear industry preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Project
• High-level management and leadership skills
• Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Risk management
• Written and verbal communication skills
• PMP or other project and program related certifications a plusEnter
  
  

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 USA 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 $103,500 - $135,900 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, 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

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.