Supply Chain Program Manager

a note for internal applicants

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 Supply Chain Program Manager is responsible for overseeing specific projects within the Upstream Supply Chain program portfolio. This can include work within complex cross-functional transformations, standing up new go-to-market initiatives, and targeted efforts within specific geographies and locations. The Program Manager will partner with Global Supply Chain leadership to stand up and lead a project within the strategic portfolio across several functions, including work to plan, design, and deliver against the project deliverables and milestones while helping to enable business priorities, including growth, guest service and cost improvements.

**a day in the life**: what you’ll do
- Manage a series of large high-complexity projects or multiple concurrent projects within the Upstream Supply Chain portfolio and partner with PMO leadership to build detailed project plans, charters, including integration touchpoints, dependencies, and sequencing
- Monitor project performance against plan as measured by milestones, KPIs, and supporting metrics
- Provide line-of-sight to PMO and functional leadership to issues, risks, and required decisions across the project workstreams
- Maintain consolidated resource and timeline views across the project
- Manage the tracking of project budget, change requests, and intake management
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities to reduce costs, drive productivity, better leverage resources, and increase efficiency
- Work with internal stakeholders to create project charters (scope, objectives, cost, benefits, resourcing, risks) and workplans
- Assist in implementation and dissemination of effective project management practices across functions, including processes, tools, and standard operating procedures.
- Partner with the Technology organization to ensure the delivery of defined business capabilities and value within the project scope
- Collaborate with and oversee 3rd party partners based on specific project scope of service requirements
- Develop presentation content and support executive-level updates and business reviews.
- Establish, evaluate and maintain performance standards for all areas of project management to ensure performance targets are achieved while continually looking for ways to enhance delivery and reduce costs
- Champion lululemon’s culture and core values.
- Ensure the project team works closely with peers across Global Supply Chain, ensuring alignment and consistency in planning, management and execution.

qualifications
- B.A./B.S. in Business, Engineering, or technical area required
- MBA or other Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 7-10+ years’ experience in consulting, project management, or a similar field with a minimum of 3 years in a management role
- Experience in Project Management and Consumer Supply Chain Operations preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products

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.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. In addition to our competitive Total Rewards offering, we also have personal and professional development offerings. Our offerings recognize our teams for their performance and support whole person development, including support for employees on how to grow their career:

- 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)

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