Lululemon

Strategy Manager

Lululemon$112K — $147K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 3-5 years of strategy consulting experience or relevant corporate strategy experience.
  • Strong data analysis and storytelling abilities; advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills required.
  • Experience in structuring and solving ambiguous business problems.
  • Proven ability to manage projects across cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills; experience presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Embrace ambiguity, solving new strategic problems.
  • Act as a thought partner to senior leaders, promoting curiosity and strategic thinking.
  • Analyze market, financial, and consumer data to derive insights and strategic implications.
  • Own and structure strategic questions, developing clear workplans.
  • Build relationships and align cross-functional stakeholders to drive progress.
  • Lead projects from problem definition to recommendations, managing timelines and engagement.
  • Take charge of personal growth, supported by a culture focused on development.

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental benefits, including mental health plans.
  • Paid time off for personal and family needs.
  • Savings and retirement plan matching options.
  • Generous employee discounts on products.
  • Access to fitness and yoga classes.
  • Parenthood top-up for new parents.
  • Wide range of development course offerings and mentorship programs.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

about this team

The Strategy team is a trusted partner in the development of long and short-range company strategies, working cross-functionally with the entire business on key strategic initiatives. Our team enables strategy development by providing market, financial and consumer analyses to the business to deliver a strong fact base and logical framework for planning and decision-making. Key activities for the team include developing the company long-range plan annually, overseeing and tracking business transformation initiatives, and advising on strategic initiatives

core responsibilities
  • Thrive in ambiguity and embrace variety - operating comfortably outside the "comfort zone" to solve strategic problems that are new to you and the organization
  • Bring sharp strategic thinking and curiosity, acting as a thought partner to senior leaders and their teams; you're comfortable asking "why" and getting to what makes lululemon different.
  • Tackle complex problems by getting to the core of an issue through analysis of market, financial, and consumer information - translating data into insights and identifying strategic implications for the business.
  • Own strategic questions end-to-end, structuring ambiguous problems into clear workplans and frameworks.
  • Build alignment across cross-functional stakeholders and effectively build relationships across the business to drive alignment and progress
  • Lead workstreams or projects from problem definition through to recommendation, managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement
  • Takes ownership of personal growth and development, supported by a team and culture committed to setting individuals up for success.
qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree required or MBA or advanced degree an asset
  • 3-5 years of experience in strategy consulting at a top tier firm or in relevant corporate strategy
  • Strong data analysis and storytelling skills, with advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; able to synthesize complex data into clear, structured insights and compelling presentations for senior stakeholders
  • Experience structuring and solving ambiguous business problems
  • Experience managing projects or workstreams across cross-functional teams
  • Strong communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
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 teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from$112,000-$147,000 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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About Lululemon

Lululemon Athletica Inc. is a Canadian athletic apparel retailer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company was founded in 1998 by Chip Wilson and has since grown to become a global brand with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Lululemon designs and sells a range of athletic apparel and accessories for women and men, including yoga pants, shorts, tops, jackets, and more. The company is known for its high-quality, stylish, and functional products, as well as its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Lululemon operates more than 500 stores worldwide and employs approximately 23,000 people.
Learn more about Lululemon
Size
19,000 employees
Market Cap
$40.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$557.1 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+21.7%
Revenue
$4 billion
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