Senior Analyst, Enterprise Strategy

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 Enterprise Strategy & Planning team is a trusted partner in the development of long and short-term strategies, working cross-functionally with the entire business on key strategic initiatives. This role requires a candidate with strong governance, program management, process design and analytical experience. As a part of the Enterprise Strategy & Planning team, the Senior Analyst will play a critical role in gathering & analyzing business performance insights at the enterprise-level to frame decisions for the senior leadership along with supporting project delivery and enabling processes to drive to business outcomes.

Our work makes a huge, scalable impact - both for the performance of our business and for our fellow employees' lives. The most important factor in our ability to make that impact is finding talented, versatile, and motivated people like you who are eager to learn and grow and contribute to making real and lasting change for lululemon and its community. We're looking for critical thinkers, problem solvers, storytellers, and those who enjoy challenges and facing ambiguity.

core responsibilities:

• Support the facilitation of cross-functional meetings, drive enrollment, decision-making, and execution of key milestones and deliverable.
• Contribute to executive presentations that effectively frame and visualize insights for an executive-level audience.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities & designing future state processes as required.
• Support program management efforts for enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, including governance and performance reporting.
• Develop, refine, and maintain program management standards, tools, reporting, and methodology.
• Support scheduling and facilitation of working sessions with business partners and the work-back activities and reviews required to prepare for working sessions.
• Execute work ensuring timely, quality deliverables according to project design.
• Support the design/delivery of key deliverables for senior audiences, including design, planning, and strategy deliverables.

qualifications:

• University Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or similar preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in management/strategy consulting or similar field.
• Strong presentation skills and advanced skills in writing strategic reports and presentations.
• Project management certificates, certifications and/or experience driving program management for large projects / initiatives would be an asset.
• Excellent skills in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite are required, skills in PowerBI would be an asset.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, multi-tasker extraordinaire who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and root cause identification skills.
• Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written, and verbal.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn on the job and 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.
• Demonstrates discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

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.

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 $81,500-$107,000 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

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