Senior Manager, Enterprise Business Transformation (15 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Canada

State/Province/City: British Columbia

City: Vancouver

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time



Description & Requirements

Sr Manager, Enterprise Business Transformation

Who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other ‘on-the-move' 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 guest engagement, 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 - including a particular emphasis on creating an equitable, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment for our people.

About this team

The lululemon evolution office (LEO) team is lululemon's transformation office that exists to make sure lululemon's strategy comes to life. We are a diverse team of internal advisors, facilitators, designers, and momentum-drivers who work across all lululemon's functions and geographies. We focus on developing trusted partnerships and a deep understanding of lululemon's operations to identify and prioritize opportunities to support operating model and process transformation, enterprise investment planning, and cross-functional program delivery - all in service of bringing lululemon's strategy to life. 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. 

A day in the life

This role is a 15-month fixed term contract that will be focused on driving and supporting transformation initiatives related to lululemon's Global CFO organization. In this role, you will partner with senior leaders across global and regional Finance and ‘Finance-adjacent' teams and collaborate with other support teams (e.g. P&C, Digital Product Mgmt., and Technology) to identify, define, prioritize, plan, and deliver operating model and process improvement initiatives that advance the CFO organization's ability to support and catalyze lululemon's continued growth and international expansion. Although the CFO Org is the current priority, our team works in an agile environment and priorities for this role may evolve or shift to support other transformation needs across lululemon.This role is a rare career opportunity, with access to exciting projects typically delivered by external consulting firms, but with the benefit of relationships, visibility, time, and flexibility to see the transformation through and make sure the change sticks. Join our seasoned, fast paced, and growing team to build your business transformation skills while having some fun along the way!

mandate

• Work with LEO team leadership to scope, design approaches for, and resource operating model transformation and business capability enhancement programs/projects (incl. rationalizing new scope with in-flight initiatives)
• Identify, define, and prioritize strategic and operational questions that need answering.
• Act as an internal advisor facilitating directors and executives through problem definition, options analysis, and solution design.
• Oversee and/or directly contribute to deliverable development (e.g., process mapping and capability modelling) and review sessions / workshops with business partners.
• Work with program/project teams to ensure consistency with our enterprise operating model vision and identify cross-program and regional dependencies/conflicts
• Support enterprise investment planning processes including cross-program prioritization and dependency mapping and identifying multi-year funding needs.
• Coordinate, collaborate with, and seek support from transformation enablement teams - including change management, communications, learning/training, org design, etc. to plan and deliver against transformation objectives.
• Build a network of trusted relationships at many levels of the organization to build momentum and support for transformation initiatives.

inputs

• Functional vision & strategy and subject matter expertise from cross-functional partners
• Enterprise operating model vision, principles, and architecture
• Guidance/coaching from LEO leaders on business transformation theories and approaches

outputs

• Operating model designs and process deliverables
• Change impact assessments
• Implementation, change, and investment approaches and plans/roadmaps

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, operations, engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting, implementing corporate strategies and/or large-scale operating model transformation programs (or equivalent experience)
• Preference for specific experience in Finance Transformation (incl. Digital enablement/modernization and Global/Regional structures)
• Self-motivated, passionate, detail-oriented, 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.
• Works well in a fast-paced, project-based, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrates discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Must haves

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working and doesn't take themselves too seriously.

Additional Notes

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.
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  $131,400-$176,000  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 and equity offerings, 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

This role is classified as Hybrid

Hybrid

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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