Senior Portfolio Specialist

Requirements

Description & Requirements

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

Global Fulfillment (GF) is responsible for all physical product movements from the shipping dock of factories to our store or guests, including distribution, logistics, trade compliance and engineering. The team completes this objective while scaling for growth and achieving targeted performance, including service, costs and employee safety.

The Strategic Fulfillment Programs team oversees all strategic initiative projects and programs, and key non-strategic initiatives. The team is responsible for planning, support, standardization, and oversight of the entire Global Fulfillment Portfolio, with the ultimate directive to complete initiatives on time and on budget. This role supports the planning, prioritization, governance, and performance monitoring of Global Fulfillment initiatives to ensure capital investments are aligned, feasible, and deliver intended business value.

a day in the life

• Support the ongoing development and evolution of the Global Fulfillment initiative portfolio to align with strategic priorities and investment planning cycles
• Partner with functional leaders to shape high quality business cases and initiative proposals for portfolio intake and prioritization
• Facilitate the evaluation and prioritization of incoming initiative requests based on strategic alignment, expected value, and organizational readiness
• Maintain trusted portfolio planning and performance data to enable effective governance and investment decision making
• Prepare decision ready portfolio insights and materials to support executive governance forums and business reviews
• Support the annual AOP planning cycle by translating prioritized initiatives into an executable investment roadmap

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in Business, Engineering, or technical area required
• MBA or other master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 4-6+ years’ experience in consulting, internal strategic planning functions, program or portfolio planning and analysis, or a similar field
• Strong business, leadership, planning and organizing skills; including the ability to provide innovative, strategic ideas to management, communicate value, gain approval and implement effectively
• Demonstrated executive-level presence
• Experience in strategic planning, executive level business modelling, and project management
• Experience in Supply Chain preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products

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.

Additional Notes

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 $88,200 - $115,800 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

Hybrid

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

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