Energy & Sustainability Program Manager

who are we
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
As part of the Climate & Environment Team, with a dotted line to the store facilities team, the Energy & Sustainability Program Manager will manage the Store Development energy program designed to meet our public enterprise climate goal. This role will lead and drive projects key to delivering sustainability KPIs (and subsequent years) including the following active projects: Store HVAC retrofit electrification program, NSO Electrification program development, EMS program, data collection and management, refrigerant discovery and management. Support the Sustainability team with data/information collection, and initiatives that require collaboration with the Store Development.
a day in the life; what you'll do
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Drive store electrification program to maximize number of stores within sustainability and store development boundaries (including capex cost, lead times, etc.)
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Track project actual and forecasted spend relative to budgets and update projections based on plans
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Create multi-year electrification roadmap and related processes inline with our climate goals and align with stakeholders to embed and execute the electrification roadmap.
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Manage and coordinate technical advisors supporting this work
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Lead energy studies for DCs and offices
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Manage discovery and scoping of future refrigerant management program
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Manage green leasing and related requests
qualifications
- +5 years work experience in a combination of facilities, building HVAC systems, and energy management, ideally in multi-building, large business, and retail contexts
- Demonstrated experience driving operational implementation of energy and GHG reduction initiatives to reduce environmental impact of facilities
- Strong understanding of building energy systems (i.e. electricity, natural gas, HVAC), energy-efficiency measures, energy & carbon data/reporting, and familiarity with renewable energy technologies
- Understand financial implications of energy use to develop and implement energy-saving strategies and business cases
- Project management guru with the ability to manage and overs

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 at least 3 days per week.

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