Strategy Manager

lululemon athletica

Salary: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00/Annually

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Language: English

Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Positions Available: 1

NOC Group: (1122)

Job Location(s)

1818 Cornwall Ave
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6J 1C7 Canada

Job Description

Strategy Manager

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 across North America, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, and Asia. 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 the Strategy Team
The Strategy team is a trusted partner in the development of long and short range company strategies, working cross-functionally with the entire business on initiatives. Our team enables strategy development by providing market, financial and consumer analyses to the business in order to deliver a strong fact base and logical framework for planning and decision-making. Key activities for the team include developing the company long-range plan annually, tracking and overseeing business transformation initiatives, and advising on strategic initiatives

A day in the life:

• You are up for any challenge and variety is the spice of life! Your comfort zone is “no comfort” zone, you figure out ways to solve strategic problems new to the organization and new to you.
• You are a sharp strategic thinker and a thought partner for executive leaders. You’re comfortable asking “why” and getting to what makes us different.
• You can solve problems by quickly getting to the core of an issue through investigation and analysis, and you can take data to insights and ultimately to action.
• Leadership presence is your super power; you enroll the organization in your project(s) and effectively build relationships across the business.
• You lead projects by yourself and are comfortable holding cross functional partners accountable for results.
• Once you have enrollment, you can also implement, through leading cross functional projects based on organizational needs.
• You are responsible for your own learning and personal development, guided by a strong team and company culture dedicated to setting you up for success. Through your contributions you will grow and develop.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in business, management, finance or related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Must have 3+ years of  retail growth strategy consulting experience with a top tier firm, specifically (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Deliotte, Accenture).
• Must have 2+ years of project management experience
• Must have 4+ years of management experience leading teams in a retail or consulting management field.

Must haves:
• 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, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
*Comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, disability, & RRSP matching and performance based bonus available. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and support in relocation costs for qualified candidates not residing in Vancouver. The employee is eligible for performance based salary increases & bonuses.