lululemon Senior Technical Program Manager, AI & Data Governance

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

The Enterprise Data & AI team is a strategic and operational driver of growth for lululemon, owning and building the data and AI platforms and products that enable the enterprise to operate with intelligence at scale. The team leads the design and delivery of a trusted unified data foundation, advanced analytics capabilities, and AI solutions across lululemon's vertically integrated retail ecosystem, embedding strong data governance and responsible AI practices from the very beginning. By applying AI to critical business challenges and creating new, transformative AI solutions, the team helps reshape how lululemon operates. Through deep partnership with product, technology, and business teams, Enterprise Data & AI accelerates product innovation, unlocks measurable value, elevates guest and educator experiences, and drives enterprise efficiency. 

A critical function of the Enterprise Data & AI team is Data and AI Governance. This function ensures that data and AI used across lululemon is trustworthy and meets organizational standards while achieving the lululemon vision and mission. The Data and AI Governance team is accountable for developing and maintaining the inventory of data and AI assets, creating and implementing standards and collaborating with product, technology and business teams to continually improve data and AI to enable the current and future business strategy.

core responsibilities

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will lead complex technical delivery by coordinating across multiple engineering teams and technical domains, establishing clear program structure and delivery frameworks, and driving outcomes that deliver business value while managing complexity and risk. You demonstrate advanced technical acumen with deep understanding of solution design and system architecture across multiple components and services, allowing you to anticipate architectural impacts, guide technical trade-offs, and drive informed program decisions.

Select responsibilities include:

• Design and maintain integrated program plans for highly technical initiatives across multiple engineering teams, platforms, and services with comprehensive technical sequencing and dependency management
• Define program problem statements where requirements are incomplete or ambiguous, partnering with technical teams to frame solution value, constraints, and trade-offs
• Identify, document, and actively manage technical risk including architectural dependencies, data complexity, platform constraints, and technical debt
• Act as translator between architects, engineers, product leaders, and executives to define and align on problem statements, constraints, and trade-offs
• Drive program execution through governance frameworks with clear ownership, decision authorities, and escalation paths ensuring alignment to architectural guardrails

qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience; PMP or program management certification strongly preferred
• 6-10 years of technical delivery management, software engineering, program management, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience developing solid understanding of how multiple systems, services, and data flows interact; demonstrated ability to identify cross-program technical risks and integration challenges
• Experience defining and delivering integrated technical program plans across engineering organizations with extensive cross-platform dependencies and comprehensive sequencing
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical complexity at scale, map enterprise dependencies, and assess delivery feasibility across engineering organizations with architects
• Experience defining and delivering technical requirements that support the development, deployment and management of a suite of generative AI capabilities within a complex organization

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  $132,600 - $174,000 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, 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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