Go-to-market Calendar Management Lead

About this team
The Integrated Go-To-Market Transformation Team exists to Transform the Product organization. We act as an internal consultancy that works with the business to identify, conceptualize and implement process optimization opportunities allowing lululemon to deliver it’s long term strategy. We always have the guest in mind when solutioning. Team members are essential thought partners with all areas of the Company, including executive leadership, design, merchandising, supply chain, planning, marketing, region, brand, channels and more.
The GTM Calendar Management team sets the framework for the seasonal process, enabling the business to move from concept to market.
**A day in the life**:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, GTM Calendar Management, the GTM Calendar Management Lead will support seasonal delivery of the Go-To-Market Process. You will do this by supporting in the planning and publish of the GTM calendar, partnering with leaders across the organization to prepare and deliver against GTM milestones, analysis of seasonal KPIs and governance of the seasonal process. You support and/ or lead operational continual improvement projects for the Go-To-Market process.
The Lead will be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit. You are an effiective communicator who thrives on problem solving and can navigating a fast paced environment with agility.
- Lead the plan and publish of the GTM calendar, setting the framework through which teams deliver the season from concept to market
- Support and/ or lead project management of active seasons, partnering with cross functional business leaders in the planning and delivery of GTM Milestones
- Analyze seasonal KPIs to support governance of the GTM process and develop recommendations to mitigate risk to seasonal delivery
- Complete root cause analysis to support recommendations for incremental improvements and operational efficiencies
- Lead complex work activities across cross-functional teams to keep work stream on track
- Support and/ or lead cross-functional teams through workshops to work through business problems, identifying key decisions, cross-functional dependencies, and risks / issues
- Collaborate with other teams involved GTM Transformation initiatives
- Prepare leadership materials for respective areas and prepares business owners
- Work cross-functionally to plan agendas and prepare materials for key meetings, capturing actions and ensuring timely follow-up

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related discipline
- 3+ years work experience
- Experience in an operational role at a large apparel company or investment banking, management consulting at a $1B+ company
- Self-motivated, passionate, detail-oriented, multi-tasker extraordinaire who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and analysis skills
- Strong communication skills - interpersonal, written, and verbal
- Demonstrates willingness to learn on the job - has a 'growth' mindset
- Ability to influence and partner with others - a strong team player
- Ability to work cross-functionally with different departments and at different levels within an organization

**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: In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite