Senior Technology Manager - Global Digital Technology

Lululemon Athletica; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 158,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in performance apparel seeks a Senior Technology Manager to drive innovation across its iOS application. The role involves overseeing technology initiatives and mentoring a diverse team, contributing to lululemon's commitment to creating impactful customer experiences. Candidates should possess significant program management experience and strong leadership skills to navigate complex technology projects effectively.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in program or project management within a technology organization.
• 3+ years’ experience directly managing people or leading teams.
• PMP or Agile Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly lead, mentor, and support a team of Program Managers, Project Managers, and Business Analysts.
• Deliver large-scale retail technology programs supporting the goals of our Mobile Application.
• Manage program timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Senior Technology Manager - Mobile Technology (Programs)

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

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 Global Digital Technology organization is seeking a talented Senior Technology Manager to lead strategic, cross-functional technology initiatives that drive innovation and operational excellence across lululemon’s iOS application. In this role you will also oversee technology initiatives, drive program delivery across multiple product and engineering teams, and manage a team of program managers, project managers, and business analysts.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and technology.

You demonstrate leadership by supporting the growth and development of your team as a whole and individually. Goal-setting is as integral to lululemon as yoga and you facilitate your team’s participation in our Vision & Goals program. Defining what is authentically important for you and your team and then setting out to make it happen.

a day in the life: what you’ll do

• Directly lead, mentor, and support a team of Program managers, Project managers, and Business Analysts
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development guidance
• Deliver large-scale retail technology programs supporting the goals of our Mobile Application
• Partner with product, engineering, and business operation teams to define program goals, scope, and success metrics
• Manage program timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple workstreams
• Promote Agile, Lean, or hybrid delivery methodologies suited to the teams
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and resolve cross-functional blockers
• Communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and business leaders

qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in program or project management within a technology organization
• 3+ years’ experience directly managing people or leading teams
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
• Proven success delivering complex technology programs
• Understanding of retail operations and digital transformation trends
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels, from engineers to executives
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar is preferred
• PMP or Agile Certification is preferred
• Prior experience in the retail industry is an asset

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 the United States 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$158,900-$208,500 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
• 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 we ek.

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.