Senior Project Manager
About lululemon:
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 products, 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. As we continue to elevate our shopping experience, our India Tech Hub plays a key role in expanding our technology capabilities in Product Systems, Merchandising and Planning, Digital Presence, distribution and logistics, and corporate systems. Our team in India works as an extension of the global team on projects of strategic importance.
A day in the life:
- The Senior Project Manager uses Project Manager methodology to manage complex, cross-functional project(s) or workstreams of a larger program through the full project life cycle from planning through development, testing, and deployment. This includes project scope, dependencies, schedule, budget and risk/issue management to ensure projects are successfully delivered.
- Manage overall delivery of 1-2 projects, 1-2 functional dependencies, complex/and or technical from planning to deployment that have a start and end date with clear goals and objectives
- Manages an agile team from continuous enhancements OR manages an operational/services team for driving ongoing initiatives
- Unblocks and problem solves with the team where applicable
- Ensures the project delivers the expected outcomes, supports business objectives, and is of quality
- Aligns quarterly planning commitments with capacity available on team
- Ensures the objectives and tasks o of a project are understood, documented, assigned, measurable, and tracked
- Manages project/initiative budget of <=$1M (actuals & forecast)
- Owns project related resource management and 3rd party vendor management
- Develops relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across regions (NA, EMEA, APAC, China) and cross functional teams to ensure solutions meet timelines and business objectives
- Provides coaching and guidance to project managers in the program
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years working in technology or related field w/ minimum 5 years of experience in project management and 1-2 years in Program Management
- Knowledgeable in Project Management methodology with a toolkit to support the overall delivery from planning through deployment (Software Development Life Cycle).
- Managed budget of <=1m capex estimated for the total initiative and financial forecasting
- Experience in managing waterfall, hybrid, and agile delivery teams
- Proven track record and experience working in a global company with remote technology teams across different time zone (India, NAM, APAC & EMEA)
- Ability to excel in an ambiguous environment
- Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced, multi-program environment with changing priorities
- Ability to anticipate potential problems and proactively troubleshoot to resolve issues
- Strong leadership skills and ability to influence and gain consensus in the absence of direct authority
Must haves:
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.