lululemon Project Manager, BPAO Special Projects

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A global apparel company is seeking a Special Projects Project Manager in Vancouver, Canada. This role is crucial in driving special projects and collaborations while overseeing project plans and stakeholder communication. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in retail or apparel industries, showcasing strong project management skills and the ability to influence stakeholders. The salary range for this position is $81,500 to $107,000 annually, along with various benefits, highlighting the company's commitment to its employees.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relative experience in retail or apparel environments.
• Proven track record of managing multiple diverse projects successfully.
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools like Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of special projects and collaborations.
• Deliver regular program status updates to stakeholders.
• Manage toolkit and budget reporting for projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

5-7 years of experience in retail

Advanced knowledge of Smartsheet

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description & Requirements

Special Projects Project Manager

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 Special Projects, Strategic Business Operations team supports the Brand and Product Activation Office to drive Special Projects, Collaborations, and other fast‑tracked product endeavors forward. Our team oversees the bodies of work to deliver Special Projects by acting as a strategic thought partner, managing Program Deliverables, Project Plans, Risks, Budgets, Roadmaps and supporting overall strategy definition and execution.

A day in the life: what you’ll do

The Special Projects, Project Manager is accountable for driving project objectives forward through development of project plans and reporting associated with the delivery and governance of special projects. This person is a leader who leverages stakeholder influence and persuasive skills to drive special projects forward while maintaining product and brand strategy and partnership requirements.

• Drive the execution of special projects and collaborations through project plan and calendar creation, issue identification, project governance and oversight in collaboration with Special Projects Manager, workstream leads and strategy partners.
• Deliver regular program status updates to Initiative Leader, cross‑functional team, other cross‑functional leaders and Executive sponsors.
• Manage toolkit, work plans, status, RAID log documentation and budget reporting for work streams and projects.
• Advise cross‑functional stakeholders in relation to initiatives impacting the Product organization.
• Support Project scoping, toolkit creation, delivery, roadmap, KPI, governance and performance/result management.
• Support external relationship management in conjunction with SP Manager and Partnerships team.
• Ensure special project or collaboration maintains contractual requirements for Partnership through thorough governance and enrolment for all cross‑functional partners.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years of relative experience, preferably in a vertically integrated, apparel, footwear, global, specialty retail environment.
• Proven track record of managing multiple diverse projects within related field.
• Ability to influence and manage conversations and meetings across the organization at multiple levels.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, mitigate, and resolve conflicts across working groups.
• Advanced knowledge of Smartsheet, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Miro would be an asset.

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, akadoesn'ttake yourself too seriously.

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 $81,500-$107,000 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.