Senior Program Manager

Lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading athletic apparel company is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee its Compensation Centre of Excellence. This role will manage performance and compensation cycles, engage with key stakeholders, and ensure programs align with company philosophies. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in compensation and a background in HR and project management. The position offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including health benefits and a generous employee discount.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in compensation, ideally in a multinational environment.
• Requires significant compensation understanding to deliver successful programs.
• Experience in HRIS (Workday is ideal) back-end is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Compensation Centre of Excellence for Performance and Compensation cycles.
• Develop and manage program and project timelines related to compensation.
• Dive into data analysis and provide insights for compensation cycles.

Skills

Compensation understanding

Project management

Data analysis

Effective communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Post-secondary degree in Finance or HR

Tools

Workday

Job description

Senior Program Manager – Compensation | Contract until May 2027

Location: Canada

State/Province/City: British Columbia

City: Vancouver

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

Description & Requirements

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 role

As part of the corporate Compensation Team and reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation, this role is responsible for managing the Compensation Centre of Excellence for our Annual Performance and Compensation cycles. In partnership with the Talent Activation team, you are directly responsible to deliver successful Performance and Compensation Review cycles to the global organization, including the development and implementation of compensation initiatives. You will partner with key stakeholders across P&C and the business, to understand business needs, translate these into detailed requirements, and identify areas for opportunity and improvement. The Senior Program Manager, Compensation will also manage other future compensation programs and projects as needed.

a day in the life

• Translate high level vision and strategy of compensation programs and other project initiatives relating to Annual Performance and Compensation cycles
• Develop and manage program and project timelines and deliverables in partnership with Talent Activation
• Create and oversee the maintenance of program documentation, including program requirements, supporting resources, and learning tools (which may be catered to each workforce segment)
• Enroll and partner closely with cross functional teams such as P&C Digital, Business Partners, and Employee Relations in the delivery of Annual Performance and Compensation cycles
• Promote effective program and project management including timelines, communication plans, establishing objectives, and risk and opportunity management
• Dive into data analysis and reporting to provide insights and recommendations on our Annual Performance and Compensation cycles, and ensure the program is aligned to our Performance and Compensation philosophies
• Support in execution of communication and change management strategies
• Manage and lead future compensation programs and projects as needed

qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in compensation, ideally in a multinational environment
• Post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g. Finance, HR)
• Requires significant compensation understanding in order to deliver successful programs that are aligned to our compensation philosophies
• Project management experience is preferred
• Experience in HRIS (Workday is ideal) back-end with a curiosity on how the back-end data comes together
• Experience in providing consultation to manager, employees, and business partners across a matrixed environment
• Effective communication and change management skills
• Highly proficient in Excel and in building PowerPoint decks
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize workload
• Detail-oriented and committed to a high degree of accuracy
• Highly ethical and able to deal with confidential issues with tact, discretion, and confidentiality

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 team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from CAD $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, 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

This role is classified as In-Person under our SSC Workplace Policy: 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 at [e-mail]. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions.

At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible AI ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual’s own skills, judgment, and expertise without AI assistance. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses.