Job Description
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 teamThe Manager, Supply Chain Programs is responsible for overseeing a team of Project Managers and Program Managers to support Supply Chain leadership drive key projects within the Upstream Supply Chain program portfolio. This includes complex cross-functional transformations, standing up new go-to-market initiatives, and targeted efforts within specific geographies and locations. The Manager, Supply Chain Programs will partner with Global Supply Chain leadership to plan, design, and deliver against the project deliverables and milestones while helping to enable business priorities, including growth, guest service and cost improvements.core responsibilitiesManage a series of large, high-complexity projects or multiple concurrent projects within the Upstream Supply Chain portfolio and partner with PMO leadership to build detailed project plans, charters, including integration touchpoints, dependencies, and sequencingBuild a team of high performing Project and Program Managers and thoughtfully divide and allocate the roadmap and operational tasks across themGuide the team to synthesize complex problems through process-driven solutions. May from time to time receive requests in the form of objectives, so will rely on sound judgment in selecting the best methods and techniques to provide effective solutionsMonitor project performance against plan as measured by milestones, KPIs, and supporting metricsProvide line-of-sight to PMO and functional leadership to issues, risks, and required decisions across the project workstreamsMaintain consolidated resource and timeline views across the projectManage the tracking of project budget, change requests, and intake managementCollaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities to reduce costs, drive productivity, better leverage resources, and increase efficiencyWork with internal stakeholders to create project charters (scope, objectives, cost, benefits, resourcing, risks) and workplansAssist in implementation and dissemination of effective project management practices across functions, including processes, tools, and standard operating procedures.Partner with the Technology organization to ensure the delivery of defined business capabilities and value within the project scopeCollaborate with and oversee 3rd party partners based on specific project scope and service requirementsDevelop presentation content and support executive-level updates and business reviews.Establish, evaluate and maintain performance standards for all areas of project management to ensure performance targets are achieved while continually looking for ways to enhance delivery and reduce costsChampion lululemon’s culture and core values.Ensure the project team works closely with peers across Global Supply Chain, ensuring alignment and consistency in planning, management and execution.
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Education
MBA or other Masters degree preferredMinimum of 7-10+ years experience in consulting, project management, or a similar field with previous people management/supervisory experienceExperience in Project Management and Consumer Supply Chain Operations preferredProficient in Microsoft Office Suite productsAbility to interpret and adjust to situations that involve conflicting goalsAbility to effectively manage a dispersed team and prioritize work
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