Concept Manager

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Lululemon Full time

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 the team

Futures Innovation explore and test new opportunity spaces that can drive disruptive and adjacent innovation in existing and new business lines. Partnering with innovation and commercial teams across the company, we will ensure that lululemon continues to be the at the forefront of the future of clothing, sweat and wellbeing in ways that support our people & planet.

The Concept Manager role will lead the creation and testing of innovation concepts through combining foresight, scientific research, corporate strategy, channel and guest needs to create net new value propositions to guests. These products/services have not been invented yet so a growth mindset with the ability to think big and break paradigms is key, while being able to synthesize this thinking into specific and actionable concepts is essential.

About the you
- Your comfort in a highly ambiguous space and ability to lead with personal responsibility is driven by your desire and excitement to bring the future you can see to life, you:

- Have the tools, methods and processes to innovate beyond existing available solutions to create real, tangible and testable concepts.
- Manage and incorporate scientific, technical, user and market experts and information into the innovation process.
- Are an expert in synthesis of available information with the ability to create and advocate for a unique and commercial point of view.
- Lead and facilitate the development and testing of proof of concept with passion.
- Have the ability to influence internal and external teams & stakeholders through expert relationship building and succinct, clear communication.

Key Skills

**Innovation Proficiency & Leadership**:

- Expert at leading teams through the innovation process to structure ambiguous problems, develop hypotheses, test concepts, and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations and commercial outcomes.
- Possess a deep toolkit of methodologies, and frameworks and ability to interpret multiple skillsets (i.e. Design, Research, Business, Brand).
- Strong creativity and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think outside the box and challenge assumptions productively.

**Project Management**:

- Proven ability to plan, execute and monitor project timelines including managing resources, budgets, vendor contracts and relationships.

**Communication**:

- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas, inspire teams, and influence stakeholders at all levels.

**Qualifications**:

- 5-10 years of experience in fast-paced R&D / Innovation / Strategy environments with a focus product innovation with experience delivering breakthrough innovation in sports / wellness.
- 3-5 years experience delivering breakthrough innovation in sports / wellness.
- Masters or PhD in business, science, engineering or technology.
- Expert at interpreting multiple skillsets (i.e. Design, Research, Business, Brand) toward a strategic commercial outcome.
- Thorough understanding of intellectual property and patents
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
- You sweat every day because you are the best product tester you know.

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
Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package

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



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