Senior Manager in Vancouver

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. We create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. Our success is attributed to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. We focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future, including creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

Reporting to the Director, North America Construction, the Senior Manager, North America Construction, will be responsible for the successful execution of all major investments (New Store Openings, Optimizations, Major Renovations) across North America West. This key leadership role will develop and manage a team of Project Managers overseeing the total project timeline from site selection to construction project close-out. You will ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget while elevating ways of working. This highly collaborative role requires a team player to partner with Real Estate, Design, Operations, and many other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure total project success.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing project management team (5+ direct reports), providing coaching, performance management, training, and succession planning.
• Oversee the end-to-end construction portfolio across New Stores, Expansions, Relocations, and Renovations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• Provide strategic oversight of project budgets, schedules, and financial performance.
• Partner with the Director of Construction and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize resource allocation and drive operational excellence.
• Manage executive communications and portfolio reporting, delivering clear project status updates and proactive identification and resolution of risks.
• Oversee vendor and consultant management, including scope development, bidding, contract execution, and performance management.
• Ensure construction execution and quality standards are achieved through site visits and stakeholder coordination.
• Travel to job sites as necessary to ensure projects are on time, on budget, and as per design.
• Lead project management standards, governance, and documentation.
• Participate in strategic design and construction reviews.
• Support additional strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned by the Director of Construction.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of project management experience in retail construction or related industry.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in construction budgeting, value engineering, and change order management.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across different stages simultaneously.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Effective collaborator with superb communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Project, and SharePoint.
• Bachelor's degree required.

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.
• 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.

Additional Notes:

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package:

• Typical hiring range for this position is from $145,000 - $190,300 annually.
• Competitive annual bonus program.
• 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.

Workplace Arrangement:

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