Global Communications Partnering Manager

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading athletic apparel company in Vancouver seeks a talented Global Communications Partnering Manager. This role is essential for developing internal communications strategies and aligning them with business goals. Candidates should have exceptional writing skills, experience in event management, and a capability for change communication. The ideal applicant will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring clarity and engagement in all communications. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of experience in internal/corporate communications or related fields.
• Proven experience advising senior leaders and influencing decisions.
• Comfortable switching between precise technical communications and creative content.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications partner and advisor for assigned function(s).
• Develop and execute integrated internal communications plans.
• Create executive-ready materials and coach leaders on effective communication.

Skills

Exceptional writing and storytelling skills

Program and event management

Change and crisis communications

Data-driven decision-making

Creative copywriting

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Global Communications Partnering Manager

About the Role: As a Global Communications Partnering Manager, you are the dedicated communications business partner for one (or more) enterprise functions. You\'ll advise functional leaders, build and execute integrated communications and engagement strategies, and ensure their priorities are translated into clear, compelling messages for employees worldwide. You operate as a senior individual contributor—leading complex programs and cross-functional workstreams—while collaborating closely with the Global Internal Communications team to drive consistency, quality, and impact. This role is for someone who can thrive at both ends of the spectrum: translating complex, technical concepts into clear, precise messaging, and crafting creative, playful content that engages and delights our audience. In this role, you\'ll switch seamlessly between analytical thinking and inventive storytelling, ensuring every piece of communication is both accurate and captivating.

What you\'ll do

• Serve as the primary communications partner and trusted advisor for assigned business function(s); diagnose needs, set priorities, and shape annual/quarterly comms roadmaps. Ensure both complex technical initiatives and creative engagement opportunities are effectively prioritized and communicated.
• Develop and execute integrated internal communications plans that align to business goals and the enterprise editorial calendar (channels may include leader notes, enterprise Townhalls, email, intranet, video, and live/virtual events). Balance precise, fact-based messaging with engaging, innovative storytelling to reach diverse global audiences, including writing creative copy for events and campaigns that capture attention and inspire participation.
• Create executive-ready materials—speaking notes, talking points, message maps, FAQs, leader toolkits—and coach leaders on effective delivery and engagement. Tailor communications to be both technically accurate and creatively compelling.
• Build and design PowerPoint presentations and other visual storytelling materials for senior leaders and enterprise-wide initiatives. Use visuals and narratives to simplify complexity while keeping content engaging and memorable.
• Translate complex strategies, product updates, org changes, and performance results into clear, human, and action-oriented narratives for global audiences.
• Plan and manage change and issues/crisis communications for your function(s) in partnership with Legal, HR, and Corporate Communications. Ensure communications are accurate, clear, and resonate with employees on both an intellectual and emotional level.
• Coordinate with regional comms partners to localize and scale programs across time zones and cultures; capture and share best practices.
• Measure impact using quantitative and qualitative feedback; iterate based on insights and report results to stakeholders. Include evaluation of both message clarity and audience engagement in your measurement approach.
• Act as an intake and triage point for your function(s) into the Global Internal Communications team, ensuring alignment, brand consistency, and smart prioritization.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and external vendors as needed to deliver high-quality content and experiences on time. Encourage creative solutions while maintaining technical accuracy and business alignment.

What you bring

• 6-9 years of experience in internal/corporate/employee communications or related fields, ideally in global, matrixed organizations.
• Proven experience advising senior leaders and influencing decisions through data, insight, and strong relationships.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills; able to craft both inspirational, playful, and highly technical/change content. Comfortable switching between precise technical communications and creative copywriting, including content for events, campaigns, and engaging internal initiatives.
• Strong program and event management skills; comfortable running end-to-end comms plans, liaising with event partners, and producing leader forums/and large-scale enterprise-wide employee communication forums.
• Expertise in building executive-level PowerPoint presentations with clarity, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated expertise in change and crisis communications.
• Facility with editorial planning, channel strategy, and measurement; adept at simplifying complexity while creating content that resonates.
• Collaborative, low-ego partner who navigates ambiguity, juggles multiple priorities, and drives momentum.
• (Nice to have) Experience working across regions/time zones; light design or multimedia skills.

How you\'ll work

Level: Senior Individual Contributor
Reports to: Senior Manager, Global Internal Communications
Partnering Portfolio: One or more enterprise functions (e.g., Product, Technology, Finance, People, Brand)
Location/Travel: Global team; occasional travel for key events as needed

Our must-haves

• Create inclusive experiences where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness; build trust and foster connection.
• Lead with courage and curiosity; innovate to achieve great results.
• Take ownership, operate with urgency, and bring clarity.
• Integrate fun and joy into how we work together.

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 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.