Technology Director, Program and Product Management, Enterprise Data and AI

About the role

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. The Enterprise Data & AI organization drives growth by owning and building data and AI platforms and services that enable the enterprise to operate with intelligence at scale. The team designs a trusted unified data foundation, AI‑driven analytics and insights, and AI solutions across lululemon’s vertically integrated retail ecosystem while embedding strong data governance and responsible AI practices.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and portfolio management for the Enterprise Data & AI product portfolio.
• Define and evolve the Enterprise Data & AI roadmap by partnering with business stakeholders to prioritize AI and data use cases that balance near‑term value with long‑term strategic impact.
• Gather enterprise requirements, manage product backlogs, and align business objectives with priorities for the science and engineering teams.
• Drive technical program execution and governance, establishing planning, reporting, and delivery rhythms that ensure predictable outcomes.
• Proactively manage cross‑functional dependencies, risks, blockers, and prioritization decisions across business and technology teams.
• Identify and lead priority proof‑of‑concept initiatives with business owners and AI use‑case leads, implementing lightweight experimentation processes that safely evaluate emerging technologies and vendors.
• Develop strategic partnerships with external technology providers to accelerate delivery of enterprise AI capabilities and solutions.
• Build and lead a high‑performing global technical Product & Program Management organization, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Partner across Enterprise Data & AI, Technology, and business functions to enable adoption of enterprise AI and data capabilities and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is an asset.
• 10+ years of experience leading enterprise product management, technical program management, or portfolio delivery within technology organizations.
• Experience delivering large‑scale data, AI/ML, analytics, or platform initiatives across multiple business and technology teams.
• Demonstrated success defining product roadmaps, managing cross‑functional portfolios, and translating business strategy into executable delivery plans.
• Experience in a retail context preferred.
• Experience leading product discovery, prioritization, and proof‑of‑concept initiatives for emerging technologies.
• Strong understanding of agile product development, portfolio management, and software delivery practices.
• Experience developing strategic technology partnerships and evaluating external vendors and solutions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive influence skills with the ability to build alignment across business and technology organizations.
• Proven experience hiring, developing, and leading high‑performing global teams.

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 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; don’t take yourself too seriously.

Compensation and Benefits

The typical hiring range for this position is $205,900‑$270,300 annually; base pay varies based on market location, knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Permanent employees may be eligible for a competitive annual bonus program and equity offerings, subject to eligibility requirements.

• 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

In‑person collaboration and connection are important to lululemon’s culture. Work is performed onsite, a minimum of four days per week.