Senior Technical Program Manager, AI & Data Governance

lululemon

Vancouver

Hybrid

CAD 133,000 - 174,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Mental health plans

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Leadership series

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex technical delivery across engineering teams, defining program structure and governance while ensuring business value and manageable risk.

You will work in the Enterprise Data & AI team, driving integration of data platforms and AI capabilities, collaborating with product, technology, and business groups within Canada.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, Business, or equivalent.
6–10 years of technical delivery management, software engineering, program management, or equivalent.
Experience with cross-system data flows and cross-program technical risks.
Experience delivering integrated technical program plans across engineering organizations with cross-platform dependencies.
Experience defining and delivering technical requirements for AI capabilities in a complex org.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain integrated program plans for highly technical initiatives across multiple engineering teams, platforms, and services.
Define program problem statements and frame solution value, constraints, and trade-offs with technical teams.
Identify, document, and actively manage technical risk including architectural dependencies and data complexity.
Translate between architects, engineers, product leaders, and executives to align on problem statements and trade-offs.
Drive program execution through governance frameworks with clear ownership and escalation paths.

Skills

Technical delivery management

Program management

Cross-system data flows

Integrated program planning

Technical risk management

Generative AI capabilities

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business

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

About This Team

The Enterprise Data & AI team is a strategic and operational driver of growth for lululemon, owning and building the data and AI platforms and products that enable the enterprise to operate with intelligence at scale. The team leads the design and delivery of a trusted unified data foundation, advanced analytics capabilities, and AI solutions across lululemon’s vertically integrated retail ecosystem, embedding strong data governance and responsible AI practices from the very beginning. By applying AI to critical business challenges and creating new, transformative AI solutions, the team helps reshape how lululemon operates. Through deep partnership with product, technology, and business teams, Enterprise Data & AI accelerates product innovation, unlocks measurable value, elevates guest and educator experiences, and drives enterprise efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will lead complex technical delivery by coordinating across multiple engineering teams and technical domains, establishing clear program structure and delivery frameworks, and driving outcomes that deliver business value while managing complexity and risk. You demonstrate advanced technical acumen with deep understanding of solution design and system architecture across multiple components and services, allowing you to anticipate architectural impacts, guide technical trade-offs, and drive informed program decisions.

Select Responsibilities Include

Design and maintain integrated program plans for highly technical initiatives across multiple engineering teams, platforms, and services with comprehensive technical sequencing and dependency management
Define program problem statements where requirements are incomplete or ambiguous, partnering with technical teams to frame solution value, constraints, and trade-offs
Identify, document, and actively manage technical risk including architectural dependencies, data complexity, platform constraints, and technical debt
Act as translator between architects, engineers, product leaders, and executives to define and align on problem statements, constraints, and trade-offs
Drive program execution through governance frameworks with clear ownership, decision authorities, and escalation paths ensuring alignment to architectural guardrails

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience; PMP or program management certification strongly preferred
6-10 years of technical delivery management, software engineering, program management, or equivalent experience
Proven experience developing solid understanding of how multiple systems, services, and data flows interact; demonstrated ability to identify cross-program technical risks and integration challenges
Experience defining and delivering integrated technical program plans across engineering organizations with extensive cross-platform dependencies and comprehensive sequencing
Demonstrated ability to analyze technical complexity at scale, map enterprise dependencies, and assess delivery feasibility across engineering organizations with architects
Experience defining and delivering technical requirements that support the development, deployment and management of a suite of generative AI capabilities within a complex organization

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.

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.

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 $132,600 - $174,000 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, 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