Manager, IDEA & Learning – APAC

lululemon; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Team-based bonus program

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Fitness/yoga classes

Parenthood top up program

Personal and professional development

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a seasoned Learning & Leadership/IDEA professional to lead inclusion, diversity, equity & actions programs across APAC. You will partner with global IDEA to shape strategy, tailor country plans, and educate leaders on inclusive behaviors across 11 markets.

You will manage learning initiatives for the SSC teams in Hong Kong, collaborating with APAC Learning & Leadership and People & Culture Business Partners to deliver strategic solutions that support rapid growth and

Qualifications

• 5+ years solid training experience, coaching and instructional design, and 8+ years in diversity, inclusion & equity work or roles.
• Advanced education in psychology, sociology, organizational behavior/development, cognitive behaviors and/or diversity studies.
• Comfort with professional and academic studies with a focus on research application.
• Project Management: proactive, highly motivated and collaborative with ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time management and prioritization skills; strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement inclusion, diversity, equity & actions (IDEA) programs across APAC.
• Collaborate with global IDEA and regional partners to execute IDEA strategy across 11 APAC markets.
• Educate and advise leaders to champion IDEA behaviors and goals.
• Update program assets and learning materials for accuracy and impact.
• Curate and author content to elevate diversity and inclusion programs.
• Represent the department as a subject-matter expert at events on IDEA topics.
• Engage with business partners and leaders to align with IDEA strategy and success measures.
• Gather industry research to identify gaps and strengthen IDEA programs.
• Serve as an internal expert on diversity, inclusion and equity trends and data.
• Collaborate with Communications to build frameworks and materials.
• Foster an inclusive culture across geographies and adapt programs for SSC growth.
• Facilitate core programs to support leadership growth in APAC SSC teams.
• Ensure training programs are implemented as planned and prioritized by Business Partners.
• Align APAC leadership enrolment with L&L priorities.
• Measure and report training effectiveness for continuous improvement.

Skills

Training experience

Coaching

Instructional design

Diversity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Psychology

Sociology

Organizational behavior

Diversity studies

Job description

Requirements

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

Reporting to the Sr. Director, P&C – APAC, the role operates in close collaboration with both the Sr. Manager, L&L – APAC and the global IDEA function. It includes shared responsibilities and commitments that support both L&L and IDEA priorities and initiatives. From IDEA perspective, this role will have responsibility for working with Global IDEA to shape and drive IDEA strategy that advance diversity, inclusion, equity, and action (IDEA) across all the markets of APAC. You will lead the design and delivery of impactful IDEA programs and initiatives, serving as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for teams and leaders across the business. Through close partnership, you will educate, guide, and champion inclusive behaviors that align with our global IDEA vision. A critical part of your remit will be to localize global IDEA goals and develop tailored, country-specific strategies across 11 diverse markets. As of the responsibilities of Learning & Leadership, this role supports the learning programs for our greater SSC teams and leads based in Hong Kong, this role will work closely with the APAC Learning & Leadership Team and People & Culture Business Partners to implement strategic learning solutions and priorities to cope with rapid business growth.

A Day In The Life

• Develop, manage, and implement inclusion, diversity, equity & actions (IDEA) programs, including but not limited to core programming, role training and on-going development
• Collaborate with global IDEA and regional partners to create, manage and execute IDEA strategy across the 11 markets in APAC.
• Be the key point of contact with teams and leaders across the business, partnering to educate, advise, guide, and champion behaviors that support our IDEA efforts.
• Update all program assets & learning materials to ensure accuracy, relevance and impact
• Curate and author new content to continuously elevate the Company’s diversity and inclusion programs
• Represent the department as a subject-matter expert at internal and external events on IDEA-related topics
• Engage with and enroll business partners and senior leaders to ensure alignment with IDEA strategy, philosophy, intent, accountability and success measures
• Gather industry research to identify gaps and opportunities and make recommendations to strengthen IDEA programs
• Serve as an internal subject-matter-expert on diversity, inclusion & equity trends and data
• Collaborate with the Communications team to build communication frameworks and develop supporting materials
• Foster a culture of inclusion that is meaningful and relevant across different geographies
• Adapt and facilitate core programs to support the functional and leadership growth of our SSC teams
• Ensure all training programs/projects/experiences are implemented according to plan
• Conduct needs analysis with Business Partners to prioritize learning needs that fits the business needs.
• Partner with L&L Team to align APAC leadership Team enrolment and ensure synergy with area learning needs
• Measure, monitor, and report on training effectiveness to drive continuous improvements

Qualifications

• Recommended 5+ years solid training experience, coaching and instructional design, and 8+ years of relevant experience in diversity, inclusion & equity work or roles
• Advanced education in psychology, sociology, organizational behavior/ development, cognitive behaviors and/or diversity studies
• Comfort with professional and academic studies with a focus on research application
• Project Management: Must be proactive, highly motivated and collaborative. Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with an eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching and conflict resolution skills
• Exceptional organizational, time management and prioritization skills. Strong problem solving, customer service, coaching, conflict resolution and analytical skills
• Exceptional Communication Skills both written and verbal.

Must Haves

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

Beyond The Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)

At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.

Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

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