lululemon Associate Principal Product Manager | Contract until October 2026

lululemon; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 148,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading athletic apparel company is looking for a Product Manager to drive the vision for a complex Supply Chain Product ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have 8 to 10 years of experience in Product Management and a strong understanding of supply chain capabilities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, establish key metrics, and foster innovation across various product initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, and this role offers a hybrid work environment with a focus on teamwork.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Career development support

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of experience in Product Management.
• Proven track record of deploying large and complex technical products.
• Strong business, planning and organizing skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of supply chain capabilities and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a cohesive Product vision for a Supply Chain Product ecosystem.
• Translate the Supply Chain strategy into a Product strategy.
• Drive a culture of Product innovation through market research.
• Build and communicate the Product portfolio's strategic initiatives.
• Establish key metrics to measure the value and success of Supply Chain Products.

Skills

Product Management

Agile methodologies

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Advanced degree preferred

Product Management certification preferred

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SQL

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

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

The core mandate of the Supply Chain Product Management (PdM) team is to solve complex Supply Chain challenges by operating as a thought partner to the business and delivering tangible software Products across every stage of the Product lifecycle. Our team is critical in lululemon's pursuit to fuel growth, drive innovation, and deliver on our promise to improve the wellbeing of people and minimize our environmental impact. To meet our Supply Chain stakeholder needs, we partner closely with operational leaders, Technology counterparts, engineering, project leaders, and program management to build the Product strategy and roadmap as well as deliver high impact software Products that enable leading Supply Chain capabilities.

a day in the life: what you'll do

In this role you will lead the development of a cohesive Product vision for a highly complex and large-scale Supply Chain Product ecosystem, ensuring alignment with the long-term strategic objectives of Supply Chain across all channels including retail, wholesale, ecommerce, and more, in North America. You will leverage your deep Product expertise to advise cross-functional leaders of key considerations (tradeoffs, opportunities, cross-product dependencies) in critical decisions.

• Responsible for your capability's technical Product portfolio of strategic initiatives, the Product strategy, long-term evolution, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with leaders (VP, Sr. Directors) to translate the Supply Chain strategy into a Product strategy by leveraging insights from business priorities, customer feedback, industry benchmarks, and emerging technologies (AI, GenAI, ML, etc.).
• Drive a culture of Product innovation by conducting market research and exhibiting specialized knowledge of industry trends.
• Develop a 2 to 5-year strategic roadmap that integrates Product initiatives with the long-term Supply Chain strategy, which informs the technology strategy and the prioritization of features/epics for implementation.
• Build and communicate the Product portfolio's strategic initiatives, value proposition, investment requirements, ROI, and the success features (new and enhancements) as an input into AOP and quarterly plans.
• Establish key metrics to advance Product strategy and measure the value and success of Supply Chain Products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and external partners (e.g., 3PLs, vendors, etc.) on programs from concept to delivery to capture feedback, replan priorities, and build the pipeline of Product work to deliver Supply Chain needs.
• Foster connectivity among cross-functional Supply Chain Product Owners in Distribution, Logistics, Trade & Compliance, and adjacent Product teams (Digital / OMNI) to ensure a cohesive Product strategy, share knowledge, and promote consistency in the execution of Product initiatives.

qualifications

• Location: Local or near to the business' "center of gravity" (Vancouver, Toronto, or Columbus), specific location at the discretion of the hiring manager.
• Experience:
  • Product Management: 8 - 10 years
  • Functional in Lieu of Domain: Up to 5 years
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline; advanced degree preferred; Product Management certification preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering and deploying large and complex technical products in an agile environment.
• Strong business, planning and organizing skills; including the ability to provide innovative ideas to leaders, communicate value, gain approval and implement effectively.
• Demonstrated executive-level presence with a proven ability to collaborate with and influence peers, colleagues, and leadership.
• Strong critical thinking, logical structuring, attention to detail, and excellent analytical and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated understanding of domain-specific insights and evolving market trends in product management strategies.
• Excellent facilitation and issue resolution skills that involve conflicting goals; ability to drive consensus.
• Capacity to drive insights from quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Ability to work and deliver in changing environments, under limited guidance while adhering to specified deadlines and budgets.
• Has a deep desire to learn and improve by seeking, accepting and acting on productive feedback.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general supply chain capabilities, technology, and metrics.
• Experience in agile delivery methods and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, etc.), and frameworks for technical products (initiatives, features, epics, user stories).
• Strong MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Access experience; Proficient in SQL 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 Canada is required for this role. While this role is open to Vancouver, Toronto and Columbus, there is a strong preference for Vancouver SSC/Delta DC.

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 positionis from$148,000 - $194,300 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. lululemon 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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