Go-to-Market Operations Lead

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.

About This Team

The Integrated Go-To-Market 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 its long term strategy. The GTM Operations 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 Manager, GTM Operations, the GTM Operations 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.

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

Qualifications

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

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

Additional Requirements

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role. Contract until February 2027.

Compensation And Benefits

Typical hiring range: $81,500-$107,000 annually. Permanent employees may be eligible for competitive annual bonus program. Benefits include extended health and dental benefits, mental health plans, paid time off, savings and retirement plan matching, generous employee discount, fitness & yoga classes, parenthood top-up, and extensive development course offerings.

Workplace Arrangement

In-person collaboration is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.