Go To Market Calendar Management Lead (Vancouver, Bc)

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 Integrated Go-To-Market Transformation Team exists to Transform the Product organization. We act as an internal consultancy that works with the business to identify, conceptualize and implement process optimization opportunities allowing lululemon to deliver it’s long term strategy. We always have the guest in mind when solutioning. Team members are essential thought partners with all areas of the Company, including executive leadership, design, merchandising, supply chain, planning, marketing, region, brand, channels and more.
The GTM Calendar Management team sets the framework for the seasonal process, enabling the business to move from concept to market.
A Day In The Life
Reporting to the Senior Manager, GTM Calendar Management, the GTM Calendar Management Lead will support seasonal delivery of the Go-To-Market Process. You will do this by supporting in the planning and publish of the GTM calendar, partnering with leaders across the organization to prepare and deliver against GTM milestones, analysis of seasonal KPIs and governance of the seasonal process. You support and/ or lead operational continual improvement projects for the Go-To-Market process.
The Lead will be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit. You are an effective communicator who thrives on problem solving and can navigating a fast paced environment with agility.

• Support and/ or lead cross-functional teams through workshops to work through business problems, identifying key decisions, cross-functional dependencies, and risks / issues
• Lead the plan and publish of the GTM calendar, setting the framework through which teams deliver the season from concept to market
• Analyse seasonal KPIs to support governance of the GTM process and develop recommendations to mitigate risk to seasonal delivery
• Support and/ or lead project management of active seasons, partnering with cross functional business leaders in the planning and delivery of GTM Milestones
• Prepare leadership materials for respective areas and prepares business owners
• Complete root cause analysis to support recommendations for incremental improvements and operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with other teams involved GTM Transformation initiatives
• Work cross-functionally to plan agendas and prepare materials for key meetings, capturing actions and ensuring timely follow-up
• Lead complex work activities across cross-functional teams to keep work stream on track

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and analysis skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related discipline
• Strong communication skills - interpersonal, written, and verbal
• Demonstrates willingness to learn on the job - has a 'growth' mindset
• Experience in an operational role at a large apparel company or investment banking, management consulting at a $1B+ company
• Ability to influence and partner with others - a strong team player
• Self-motivated, passionate, detail-oriented, multi-tasker extraordinaire who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cross-functionally with different departments and at different levels within an organization
• 3+ years work experience

Additional Notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.
Compensation And Benefits Package
At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. In addition to our competitive Total Rewards offering, we also have personal and professional development offerings. Our offerings recognize our teams for their performance and support whole person development, including support for employees on how to grow their career:  

• Paid time off
• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Parenthood top-up

Note: Availability of the incentive programs, benefits, and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may 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.