Global Corporate Security Manager

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
We believe in a culture-based and team approach to security, safety, and profit protection. Asset protection accomplishes this through collaboration and partnership to establish a culture of safety, honesty, and integrity where our people are intrinsically motivated to do what’s right. We align ourselves and our partners with the practice of gratitude and appreciation to keep us grounded in how we show up and how we impact those around us. We're responsible for all aspects of asset protection in the regions, partners, and business units we support; which involves managing, coaching, developing relationships, crisis management and delivering ongoing training.
Based in the Vancouver Store Support Center and reporting to the Director, Global Security & Resilience, the Corporate Security Manager will take primary responsibility for the protection of tangible and intangible assets across the global corporate network. This person will work closely with global and regional leadership, cross functionally across key departments, and the global Asset Protection team to drive effective strategy that helps the organization protect people, places, and product.
core responsibilities
- Be the ambassador for all things Security, Safety, and Integrity; develop a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and personal responsibility across the global corporate network of 18 sites across nine countries/territories. Champion a risk aware culture.
- Develop and maintain effective physical security strategies to protect corporate sites globally, including but not limited to security system technology, external security officers, remote monitoring, etc.
- Maintain a dynamic risk assessment program that evaluates the risk environment across the global corporate network in order to prioritize and optimize risk mitigation actions
- Manage external security associates across multiple sites, ensuring ROI; develop associates to be an integral part of the Corporate Security team
- Lead sensitive and complex corporate investigations into fraud, corruption, dishonesty, and major violations of Company policy; support investigations elsewhere in the organization as required. In partnership with relevant business units, build strategies and programs to proactively monitor for and identify fraudulent activity
- In partnership with Business Resilience team, develop and maintain crisis management and business continuity plans for corporate office sites
- Act as Subject Matter Expert for critical incident response
- Lead corporate office health & safety programs designed to minimize safety risks and meet or exceed local OH&S regulations
- Manage Travel Risk Management program to deliver world class Duty of Care to travelers across the global business. Develop appropriate strategies to protect traveling senior leadership.
- In partnership with relevant business units, develop and manage strategies and programs that protect lululemon IP assets, including but not limited sample control and storage, confidential design & development information, company secrets, etc.
- Develop and manage security & safety training & awareness program

qualifications
- 7-10+ years of progressive leadership responsibility in corporate security, asset protection, internal audit or related function
- Outstanding communication skills, including proven ability to influence in all areas of an organization
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time and at short notice.
- Wicklander-Zulawski non-confrontational interview training and/or related experience an advantage
- Fluency in written and spoken English; other languages an advantage.

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.
compensation and benefits package
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