Director, Product Management

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 core mandate of the Supply Chain Product Management (PdM) team is to solve complex Supply Chain challenges by operating as a thought partner to the business and delivering tangible software Products across every stage of the Product lifecycle. Our team is critical in lululemon’s pursuit to fuel growth, drive innovation, and deliver on our promise to improve the wellbeing of people and minimize our environmental impact. To meet our Supply Chain stakeholder needs, we partner closely with operational leaders, Technology counterparts, engineering, project leaders, and program management to build the Product strategy and roadmap as well as deliver high impact software Products that enable leading Supply Chain capabilities. **a day in the life**: what you’ll do In this role you will lead the development of a cohesive Product strategy for a complex Supply Chain Product ecosystem, ensuring alignment with the long-term strategic objectives of Supply Chain across all channels including retail, wholesale, ecommerce, and more. You will lead Product teams to operate in accordance with the mission of PdM, allocate resources effectively across teams, and manage the skillsets of the Product team so that the progression of talent / capabilities is at the right pace to drive value for the business. - Develop and manage a highly motivated team directly, or as part of a larger organization within NA or other geographies. - Responsible for the Supply Chain PdM technical Product portfolio of strategic initiatives, the Product strategy, long-term portfolio evolution, and quality of Product delivery. - Collaborate with leaders (VP, Sr. Directors) to translate the Supply Chain strategy into a Product strategy by leveraging insights from business priorities, customer feedback, industry benchmarks, and emerging technologies (AI, GenAI, ML, etc.). - Accountable for a 2 to 5-year strategic roadmap that integrates Product initiatives with the long-term Supply Chain strategy, to inform the technology strategy and the prioritization of features/epics for implementation. - Build and communicate the Product portfolio’s value proposition, investment requirements, ROI, and the success criteria as an input into AOP and quarterly plans. - Establish key metrics to advance the Product strategy and measure the value delivered from Supply Chain Products. - Accountable for continued partnership with cross-functional leaders and external parties (e.g., 3PLs, vendors, etc.) on programs to capture feedback, replan priorities, and build the pipeline of Product work. - Foster connectivity among cross-functional Supply Chain Product Owners, and adjacent Product teams (Digital / OMNI) to ensure a cohesive Product strategy, share knowledge, and drive consistency in the execution of Product initiatives. qualifications - Location: Local or near to the business' "center of gravity" (Vancouver or Columbus), specific location at the discretion of the hiring manager. - Experience: - Product Management: 10+ years - Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline; advanced degree preferred; Product Management certification preferred. - Proven track record of delivering and deploying large and complex supply chain technical products in a fast-paced agile environment. - Strong business, planning, and organizing skills; including the ability to provide innovative, strategic initiatives to leaders, communicate value, gain approval and implement effectively. - Demonstrated executive-level presence with a proven ability to collaborate with and influence peers, colleagues, and leadership. - Strong leadership skills with proven experience leading cross-functional teams, prioritizing work, managing change, developing, mentoring and coaching personnel. - Strong critical thinking, logical structuring, attention to detail, and excellent analytical and communication skills (written and verbal). - Demonstrated understanding of domain-specific insights and evolving market trends in product management strategies. - Excellent facilitation and issue resolution skills that involve conflicting goals; ability to drive consensus. - Has a deep desire to learn and improve by seeking, accepting and acting on productive feedback. - Demonstrated k