Technology Manager

Requirements
Description & Requirements
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 Inventory Intelligence team at lululemon is a passionate, results-driven engineering group of 25+ professionals. We ensure that product inventory information for our stores and OMNI programs is always accurate and available in real time. Our work empowers guests to shop for our products whenever and wherever they choose.

Core Responsibilities
The Technology Manager role is dynamic and requires the ability to effectively balance supporting team members' career growth, building strong business relationships, deeply understanding technical domains, and providing clear engineering leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a solid engineering and development background to guide their team in daily operations and strategic initiatives.

• Provide vision and leadership to deliver best-in-class RFID/ real-time data streaming technology solutions aligned with lululemon's business objectives
• Partner with business, product management, and technology teams to understand business needs and drive technology solutions
• Oversee the delivery of RFID technology initiatives ensuring they meet functional requirements and are delivered on time and budget
• Continuously monitor and optimize RFID technology solutions and processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience.
• Lead and grow a team of skilled engineers, architects, and analysts through empathy and people-centric approach
• Inspires and motivates the team to grow and achieve personal and collective team goals
• Promotes engineering best practices and ensure teams are following and adopting enterprise standards for well architected, secure, robust and resilient applications
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, ensuring effective partnerships and optimal service delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in information technology
• 4+ years of experience in software development in cloud-based technologies
• 3+ years as a team lead or manager role supporting an engineering team
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities

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
lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from
$131,100-$172,100
annually
; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

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
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Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

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