lululemon Technology Manager - Digital Marketing Engineering

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

The Marketing Activations Team sits within Marketing Technology and is responsible for the program delivery, portfolio orchestration, and operating rhythm that enable execution across lululemon's guest marketing technology ecosystem. This function acts as the connective tissue across business stakeholders, engineering teams, vendors, Finance, and leadership, ensuring roadmap priorities are translated into executable plans with clear accountability, sequencing, and visibility. As the Technology Manager - Marketing Portfolio Delivery, this role leads the program and project management function for Marketing Technology, partnering closely with the Director of MarTech to drive portfolio delivery, financial planning, resource strategy, and cross-functional execution. This role operates as a chief of staff for the portfolio-bringing structure, rigor, and transparency to delivery while helping the organization scale effectively across priorities, teams, and regions.

core responsibilities

• Lead the program and project management function for Marketing Technology, establishing the operating rhythm, governance, and delivery mechanisms required to execute the portfolio effectively.

• Own end-to-end portfolio delivery planning across Marketing Technology, translating strategy and roadmap priorities into sequenced execution plans with clear milestones, dependencies, risks, and accountability.
• Partner closely with the Director of MarTech on portfolio operations, including financial planning, budget tracking, investment trade-off discussions, and ongoing alignment between funding, capacity, and delivery commitments.
• Drive resource planning across the portfolio, balancing demand, team capacity, vendor support, and skill coverage to ensure priorities are staffed appropriately and execution risks are surfaced early.
• Drive delivery excellence across the portfolio by implementing consistent planning, status reporting, dependency management, and issue escalation practices that improve predictability and execution quality.
• Identify, track, and manage portfolio-level risks, decisions, and dependencies, ensuring leaders have timely visibility into delivery health, trade-offs, and actions required to keep critical work on track.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships across technology, marketing, analytics, finance, and external vendors to drive alignment, resolve blockers, and maintain momentum across complex initiatives.
• Own the portfolio management cadence, including roadmap reviews, delivery dashboards, leadership updates, and decision forums that support effective governance and executive transparency.
• Support vendor and partner planning across the portfolio, ensuring external capacity, scope, and delivery expectations are aligned with business priorities and financial constraints.
• Act as a strategic delivery leader for the portfolio by anticipating constraints, recommending trade-offs, and helping senior leaders make informed decisions on priorities, sequencing, and organizational focus.

qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading complex technology programs, portfolio management, delivery operations, or business operations functions in enterprise environments.

• Proven experience leading program and project managers, operating cross-functional delivery teams, or serving in a chief of staff, portfolio management, or strategic operations capacity.
• Strong command of portfolio planning, financial management, capacity planning, executive communications, and delivery governance, ideally within marketing technology or digital product organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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 {USA} is required for this role.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time 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  $ 157,500 - $206,700 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.

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