Project Manager, Retail Brand Experience

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 North America Retail Brand Experience (NA RBE) Project Manager is responsible for leading the work across all pillars of the NA RBE team including Visual Merchandising and Styling, Store Layout, and In Store Marketing from the creation to execution phases within this department. This role works closely with cross-functional partners inclusive of Store Planning, Merchandising, Store Design, FP&A, Retail Operations, Retail Planning and Analytics, Retail Leaders, and the stores to deliver meaningful work for the NA store fleet. Additionally, this individual will collaborate with partners on quick turn requests; creating plans that are strategic, aligned with regional and global partners and actionable.
a day in the life
- Own and manage workstream and budget timelines across the NA RBE functions, collaborating with working groups and budget owners to facilitate on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Lead programs from vision to strategy and execution. Define the program metrics, workstreams and deliverables, and ensure coordinated efforts across the organization.
- Support resource planning, tracking, scheduling working sessions and reporting to senior leaders.
- Mitigate risk by anticipating various scenarios throughout the course of a project and build actionable plans accordingly with clear recommendation.
- Monitor, respond and coordinate quick turn requests, partnering with cross-functional teams in the creation of strategy and execution.
- In partnership with their manager, build, own and maintain processes to improve efficiencies, standards and operations across the functions; collaborate and enroll cross-functional partners as needed.
- Strong Communication skills: clear and concise written and verbal communication; can facilitate large conversations with ease.
- Presentation and enrollment skills: can create content as well as deliver content for many audiences (store to SLT).

qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in business, project management or related field required
- 8 - 10 years of experience in vertical retail, consulting or business management experience
- Ability to juggle changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude in the face of changing deliverables
- Must be a self-starter, critical thinker, team player who thrives in working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Strong communication skills: clear and concise written and verbal communication, experience in working with multiple cross functional partners (store to SLT)
- Experience working with Teams, Excel, Smartsheet and Powerpoint

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
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
- Generous employee discount
- Fitness & yoga classes
- 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
This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:
Hybrid
In-person collaboration is important, and much of th