Senior Manager, Product & Technical Development Operations

Lululemon Athletica; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking a Senior Manager for Product & Technical Development Operations. This role is essential for optimizing workflows and ensuring seamless execution of development strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic planning, budget management, and team leadership, with a focus on achieving departmental and enterprise goals. A Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in operations are required. The position offers an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in development, with at least 5 years in an operations function.
• Expert understanding of the go-to-market and product creation process.
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage various projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of product and technical development operations.
• Manage the department budget and support functional onboarding.
• Facilitate key departmental milestones including GTM deliverables.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Operational Problem Solving

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Product & Technical Development or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Programs

Adobe

Smartsheet

Job description

Senior Manager, Product & Technical Development Operations

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

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 Product & Technical Development (PD/TD) Operations team is pivotal in optimizing workflows, managing timelines, and ensuring the seamless execution of development strategies. We are experts in the go-to-market (GTM) process, removing operational roadblocks and enabling our development teams to achieve their milestones. Our work unlocks creative capacity and empowers teams to focus on their core endeavors.

core responsibilities

As the Senior Manager, PD/TD Operations, you will lead the strategic planning and execution of product and technical development operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and optimizing departmental processes. You are an experienced strategist, planner and operator that independently, through leading dynamic teams and by way of executive and stakeholder influence, delivers business critical solutions that enable us to deliver on our long-term enterprise goals. You will be responsible for managing the department budget, supporing functional onboarding and facilitating key milestones. Your leadership will drive the successful delivery of department-led initiatives and support the evolution of our GTM strategies. This role reports in the SVP, Product & Technical Development and Packaging & Labelling.

• Strategic Planning: Contribute to enterprise planning by aligning departmental goals with broader organizational objectives. Accountable for creating and operationalizing functional plans to ensure all GTM milestones are achieved.
• Budget Management: Own and manage the department budget for PD/TD ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Training & Development: . In partnership with the Learning and Leadership team you will support in functional onboarding.
• Milestone Facilitation: Schedule, host, and facilitate key departmental milestones such as GTM deliverables and workshops.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team, ensuring timely delivery of departmental objectives to support GTM initiatives. Build a high performing team.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the portfolio of departmental projects, including tracking, resourcing, and ensuring alignment with in-flight seasons.
• Partnership & Collaboration: Partner with GTM Evolution to identify opportunities, design solutions, and implement them across the business. .
• Process Optimization: Continuously optimize departmental toolsets and processes within GTM guardrails to enhance efficiency and effectiveness..
• Initiative Delivery: Lead the execution of department-led initiatives that extend beyond the GTM calendar, such as long-term brand and product strategies.

qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Product & Technical Development or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in development, with at least 5 years in an operations function.
• Expert understanding of the go to market and product creation process
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage various projects and work streams simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills. Ability to create alignment and reach consensus across multiple cross functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs, Adobe and Smartsheet.
• Demonstrated ability in operational problem solving and process-oriented thinking.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

additional notes

Authorization to work inCanada 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$134,100-$176,000 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

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

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.