Program Manager, Cyclical Talent Strategies - 13 month contract

lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Lululemon is seeking a Program Manager for Cyclical Talent Strategies, focusing on enhancing talent activation programs across corporate and field populations. This key role requires project management skills and HR expertise, contributing to building inclusive talent processes within a dynamic, fast-growing company. Responsibilities include program oversight, project management, and partnerships across global teams.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Extensive catalog of development course offerings

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience.
• Experience in Talent Management or Learning & Development.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance core talent programs globally.
• Ensure effective communication and operations timelines.
• Drive program goals and support process improvements.

Skills

Project Management

HR Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Program Manager, Cyclical Talent Strategies - 13 month contract

Program Manager, Cyclical Talent Strategies - 13 month contract

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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.

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

As a member of the lululemon Talent Activation team, the Program Manager Talent Activation - Cyclical Talent Strategies role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute your experience and passion for all things talent in a dynamic, fast-growing, and global business.

This role will report into the Sr. Manager Talent Activation - Cyclical Talent Strategies, Talent Activation and be part of a broader team of talent activation professionals supporting development and implementation of talent activation programs and initiatives.

This role will focus on creating and/or enhancing core talent programs across both corporate and field populations such as talking talent sessions, promotions processes, succession planning, and performance reviews. A critical part of this role will involve operations, timeline management, and communications across cyclical talent strategies while partnering with other teams People & Culture and business stakeholders around the world.

Core Role Responsibilities

• Create, communicate, and own Talent Activation programs globally (such as talking talent sessions, promotions processes, succession planning, performance reviews): driving and conducting needs analysis, creating and executing against talent plans/roadmaps, and reporting and audit of existing programs.
• Responsible for enterprise timeline management of cyclical talent strategies, communications plans, leading global cyclical talent strategy education efforts, and detailed project management.
• Responsible for reporting on cyclical talent strategies including completion metrics, success metrics, performance trends, and various usage metrics of key programs and assets.
• Drive program goals and provide program management support. This includes defining project plans, managing implementation activities, and developing protocols, documentation, education, and communications for project rollout and ongoing management.
• Support streamlined user experience of key people processes, including identifying and operationalizing opportunities for process improvement and evolution.
• Create process improvement mechanisms including automation on some of the existing processes/ tools to ensure standardization and consistency as we scale.
• Identify appropriate metrics to measure effectiveness of Talent Activation initiatives including the ability to dive deep and partner with People & Culture and other stakeholders to drive results.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of HR experience working in HR, Talent Management, Learning & Development, and/or Project Management roles.
• Experience with Excel or other analytics tools to enable streamlined data reporting.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology and/or an MBA highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal skills as well as prioritization and planning skills - with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in time sensitive matters and organized to manage and track multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Possess a high level of integrity, judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Knowledge of core Talent Management programs/processes, including performance management, promotions, succession planning, and talent development.
• HR Project Management experience with experience in scoping, leading and delivering complex projects. The right candidate will have a track record of project management from conception and design through implementation, measurement and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of program management lifecycle and project management tools.
  
  

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.

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 position is from$81,500-$107,000annually; 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.

Work Place Arrangement

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

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