Program Manager- Technology Strategic Initiatives - Vancouver, Canada - Lululemon

Lululemon

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Program Manager, Technology Strategic Initiatives

(Requires relocation or residence in Vancouver, onsite 3 days pers week)

Who we are

lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice.

We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between.

We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.

About this role:

The Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives is responsible for overseeing and driving the successful implementation of large-scale, complex multi-year programs in technology.

This role will assure quality, provide guidance, manage risks, and assess overall performance through key performance indicators that will achieve the program's objectives within the broader strategic goals of the organization.

This position involves a blend of strategic thinking, technical acumen, program management, and stakeholder collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

Collaborate with senior leadership to define the strategic goals and objectives of the technology evolution program
Develop and manage a comprehensive program plan that aligns with the overall program strategy
Establish and maintain effective governance structures to ensure proper oversight of the program
Lead and direct crossfunctional project teams to ensure the achievement of strategic objectives
Define roles, responsibilities, and decisionmaking processes for key stakeholders
Identify and engage key stakeholders at various levels within the organization
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and address concerns
Allocate and manage resources (both human and financial) efficiently to support the program goals
Ensure that teams have the necessary tools and technology to execute their responsibilities
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
Establish and manage a risk management framework to monitor, assess, and address risks throughout the program
Foster a positive and supportive environment for employees during the transformation
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of the program
Lead "prograM/Feature" dependencies across multiple teams, scrum teams, functions, divisions, and collaborators
Regularly monitor and report progress to leadership and stakeholders
Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that deliverables meet the defined standards
Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement
Manage relationships with external vendors or partners involved in the program.
Ensure that vendors align with the program's objectives and deliver as per contractual agreements
Foster a culture of continuous learning to support ongoing innovation and improvement
Partner with Change Management resources to establish a clear communication plan to keep all stakeholders informed of progress and changes
Maintain comprehensive documentation of program activities, decisions, and outcomes
Conduct a thorough postimplementation review to evaluate the success of the program and identify areas for further improvement

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years working in Technology program delivery or operations or a related field
57+ years in project/program management role and/or 35+ years consulting or executive management role
Proven experience with a focus on project/program management within high growth companies
Help define and deliver complex programs with challenging priorities by influencing roadmaps and priorities of key stakeholders.
Highly analytical, technically proficient, and able to learn new tools and software quickly.
Experience using agile software development practices and associated tooling
Experience delivering tech programs or products from inception to delivery
Knowledge of user needs, gathering requirements, and defining scope
Experience proactively identifying and mitigating risks by utilizing Agile risk management techniques to ensure project success
Entrepreneurship and resourcefulness a selfstarter
Selfawareness, with a desire for constant selfimprovement
Must be a team player and able to work with and through others
Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP), Change Management Certification (PROSCI), Process Improvement Certification (Lean Six Sigma).

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 greatne