Project Lead (5 Month Contract - Vancouver)

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
Agile Retail drives and executes the strategy for our formats (pop up stores, outlets + innovative concepts/special projects) through collaboration with our field and SSC partners. We support the NA portfolio growth strategy by creating retail shopping experiences in markets/venues where lululemon has not yet had a presence as a response to current and long-term organizational demand. The organization looks to us as a ‘center of excellence’ to support with creating expressions for growth driving initiatives, innovation and evolution to inform and scale for future.
Within the Agile Retail department, the Innovative Concepts/Special Projects team operates as a specific ‘center of excellence’ supporting net new projects to the organization. Our goal is to test and learn new concepts and expand brand awareness by focusing on brand resonance in new communities and/or gaining brand loyalty/preference in established markets. Our team provides consultation, develops key milestones/KPI’s, operational efficiencies and final execution of projects that are provided through initiative-based work. These initiatives are provided to us by other departments (ie Global Events, NA Community, etc.) that we support in bringing their vision to life and achieve desired outcomes.
The Project Lead, Special Projects is fueled by a fast-paced environment, able to gain alignment with key decision makers to creatively solve problems through proven communication skills cross-functionally and across large teams. The Project lead embodies fun, inclusion and commitment to the best possible outcome of each project assigned. They will leverage organization skills, attention to detail and enrollment to drive the success of a project. This is a key leadership role that works collaboratively with many cross functional teams in every phase of the project for it to come to life, examples being: Openings & Optimizations, FP&A, Store Design, Construction, Strategic Sales, NA Community, Global Events, PR, Marketing, etc.
a day in the life: what you’ll do

• Review project scope, schedule, and financial reporting with key stakeholders to mitigate overall negative impact to the company.
• Identify and lead cross-functional teams and working groups with enrollment, clear communication and strong project management skills. Ability to successfully facilitate content as needed to ensure all partners are clear on the objectives.
• Support in developing and implementing all relevant operational documentation (e.g., workback schedules, run of show, planning tools, etc.)
• Develop an organized system for each project that can be easily referenced and used in the future.
• Responsible for developing and managing key deliverables for special projects/innovative concepts strategic priorities, schedule & designated budget assigned.
• Support in the development of onboarding and training plans for partners as needed per project.
• Delivering additional projects, duties, and assignment as required and/or by request by the Director of Agile Retail.
• Proactively identify, prioritize, communicate and drive resolution of issues and risks.
• Maintaining strong relationships with cross-functional partners to consistently develop and evolve associated processes.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Teams, Excel, SharePoint and Smartsheet.
• Minimum 4-year college/university level degree
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Minimum 2 years retail store management experience.
• Experience with project management at lululemon (ie store openings, optimizations, events)

must haves

• Create, manage, and commit to a culture of personal development and continuous improvement.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
• 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.
• Communicate clearly with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Agility and ability to manage multiple projects in various stages at any one time in the life cycle of a project.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.