Senior Program Manager, Circularity - #196212

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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

This role is part of the enterprise-wide sustainability team shaping the future of impact within our brand and business. This work doesn’t just live in one function; social and environmental impact at lululemon is integrated in everything we do. The result? lululemon is an innovative, purpose-driven brand creating a future that we want to live in. As a Senior Program Manager, Circularity you will be part of the Sustainable Product and Packaging team, leading our enterprise circularity work that spans circular design, circular guest models, and end-of-use solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Developing and driving the Circularity Strategy with cross-functional teams to help us make progress toward our public goal of “100% of product made with preferred materials and end of use solutions by 2030.”
• Partnering with Industry players to create the conditions (economic, technology and/or policy) to drive towards a circular ecosystem.
• Tracking and reporting on our circularity progress to support our ESG disclosures.
• Working with cross-functional partners to understand regulation that will influence our circularity strategy and initiatives to remain in compliance with future market requirements.
• Collaborating on dynamic projects to develop a circular value chain. This could include working with factories to ensure post-industrial waste is recycled, creating feedback loops from our repair partners to our circular design team to running pilots with post-consumer waste collector and sorter.
• Supporting internal stakeholders that are driving circular models such as repair and resale programs globally.
• Keeping an ear to the ground to understand the latest and greatest when it comes to guest expectations, policy developments, new technologies and industry partnerships opportunities.
• Overseeing internal policies are developed and enforced to align to the waste hierarchy – making sure good products are resold/repaired/donated and unusable products are recycled.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience working in a combination of sustainability and product.
• 2+ years’ experience working in Circularity.
• Degree in Sustainability and/or Business.
• Clear communicator who can break complex topics into easy-to-understand and actionable pieces of information across all levels of the business.
• Experience building relationships across all levels of an organization, as well as external partnerships
• Strong project management and organization skills, ability to prioritize time and tasks, and solve problems.
  
  

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.
• Leading 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 team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $130,800 - $171,700 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.