lululemon Senior Regional Strategy Manager

Lululemon Athletica Inc.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Hybrid work arrangement

Onsite collaboration 4 days/week

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Senior Strategy professional to join our Strategy team in the UK, focusing on growing four regional markets (NAM, China, APAC, and EMEA). You will partner with GMs and regional leaders to shape long- and short-term plans using market, financial, and consumer insights.

You will own regional strategy questions end-to-end, coordinate cross-region milestones, and translate data into clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong data analysis and storytelling skills; advanced PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience presenting to senior stakeholders in a matrixed global environment.

Responsibilities

• Own regional strategy questions end-to-end from problem definition to recommendation.
• Structure workplans, manage timelines, and deliver recommendations.
• Translate market and financial data into strategic insights.
• Lead cross-region coordination for enterprise strategy milestones.
• Build relationships with regional teams and global partners.
• Act as thought partner to GMs and regional leadership teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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 Strategy team is a trusted partner in the development of long and short-range company strategies, working cross-functionally with the entire business on key strategic initiatives. Our team drives strategy development by providing market, financial and consumer analyses to the business to deliver a strong fact base and logical framework for planning and decision-making. Key activities for the team include developing the company long-range plan annually, overseeing and tracking business transformation initiatives, and advising on strategic initiatives.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Regional Strategy and is a specialist strategy role focused on supporting the growth of our four commercial regions: NAM, China, APAC and EMEA.

core responsibilities

• Thrive in ambiguity and embrace variety to solve strategic problems that are new to you and the commercial business
• Bring sharp strategic thinking and curiosity, acting as a thought partner and strategic challenger to GMs and regional leadership teams
• Own regional strategy questions (both cross-regional and region-specific in nature) autonomously end-to-end, from problem definition through to recommendation
• Structure questions into clear workplans and frameworks, manage timelines, conduct necessary analyses and/or insights, and deliver recommendations while proactively engaging stakeholders throughout the work
• Analyze market, financial, and consumer information, translating data into insights and identifying strategic implications for commercial and regional leaders
• Manage third party insights vendors and translate findings into strategic implications for commercial and regional leaders
• Lead cross-regional coordination for enterprise strategy milestones such as global strategic planning, board of directors presentations and SLT offsites
• Effectively build relationships with regional teams and key global cross-functional partners around the globe, in order to drive alignment on critical commercial strategic priorities
• Take ownership of personal growth and development, supported by a team and culture committed to setting individuals up for success

qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required, MBA or advanced degree an asset
• 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting at a top tier firm or in relevant corporate strategy
• 3+ years of project management experience
• 5+ years of experience managing projects or workstreams with cross-functional and/or geographically dispersed teams
• Experience structuring and solving ambiguous business problems
• Strong data analysis and storytelling skills, with advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, structured insights and compelling presentations for senior stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
• Experience working in a matrixed global-regional corporate environment
• Experience overseeing primary consumer insights and managing third party insights vendors 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.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The hiring range for this position is from £88,200 - £115,800 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.

additional notes

Authorization to work in UK is required for this role.

workplace arrangement

Hybrid

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