Senior Manager, Advanced Concepts

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 167,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parental top-up

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon's Product Innovation team in Canada seeks a senior applied scientist to lead a diverse portfolio of research and innovation projects in performance apparel.

You will mentor teams, surface scientific advances, and drive execution from concept to market, collaborating across disciplines to deliver breakthrough products while shaping the future of sport and wellness.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred in sports technology or related fields.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver multiple cross-functional projects.
• Ability to develop strategic visions and execute.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of innovation projects with high-quality research and cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify and shape future innovation opportunities from internal and external sources.
• Demonstrate research leadership through hands-on ownership of projects.
• Move between ambiguity and execution, bringing structure and direction to complex opportunities.

Skills

Research leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Team management

Strategic visioning

Education

PhD preferred in sports technology or related fields

Job description

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, and 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 Product Innovation team infuses the lululemon apparel business with new ideas, new understanding, new technologies, & new products. With a diverse and passionate team of innovators, our leading human and material research infrastructure, and the pioneering Science of Feel innovation philosophy, the Product Innovation team ensures that lululemon remains at the front line of the sport, exercise, and lifestyle apparel industry. We need you to lead a diverse portfolio of projects, develop your team, inspire the business, and ensure the delivery of a continuous stream of innovative concepts.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of innovation projects, ensuring high-quality research, effective cross-functional collaboration, and successful delivery of innovation outcomes.
• Identify and shape future innovation opportunities by leveraging internal expertise and external networks to surface scientific advances, consumer shifts, and cultural trends relevant to the future of apparel.
• Demonstrates research leadership through hands on ownership of individually led and delivered projects - ie leading by example.
• As an applied scientist and innovator, comfortably move between ambiguity and execution—exploring loosely defined opportunities while bringing structure, rigor, and direction to complex

Qualifications

• Graduate degree (PhD preferred) in sports technology or related fields (e.g. kinesiology, biomechanics, engineering)
• 10+ years of relevant work experience, with clear evidence of transitioning research & innovation concepts into mainline businesses.
• You have 3+ years of management experience, with demonstrated success in people development.
• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate effectively & successfully deliver multiple, concurrent, cross-functional, multi-year innovation projects
• Demonstrated ability in developing strategic visions & effectively

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

Immigration support is potentially available 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 $167,400 – 219,700 CAD 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.