Job Description

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
As the Senior Technology Manager for Data & AI Security, you will be a key leader within the Technology organization, responsible for shaping and executing the vision for secure, compliant, and resilient data and AI platforms across a rapidly scaling global business. You will lead a team of security engineers and program managers focused on embedding security and regulatory compliance into every layer of our data & AI ecosystems. As the leader of this team, you will drive the development and implementation of security frameworks, controls, and tooling that support secure data lifecycle management for structured and unstructured data, AI model governance, and regulatory alignment. You will partner closely with engineering, digital, and compliance teams to ensure that our data and AI capabilities are not only innovative but also trustworthy and defensible.
core responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy - Inspire a culture of innovation and continuous collaboration. Build and drive a multi-year roadmap; develop, lead, and mentor a team of security engineers and PMs focused on protecting our data and AI/ML systems
• Security Strategy & Architecture - define and execute the security strategy for data platforms aligned with enterprise risk, GRC, and business goals and objectives
• Technical guidance and Execution - provide hands-on technical leadership in designing and implementing security controls, guide threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and secure designs for AI and data-related projects; collaborate with engineering and digital teams to embed security in operational processes
• Communication & Collaboration - partner with enterprise architecture, engineering, digital, legal teams to build and sustain alignment of cross-functional strategies and plans; collaborate and partner with cyber awareness on organizational change management activities including comms, user awareness and training; act as a liaison between cybersecurity, engineering, and digital teams
• Vendor partnership & management - evaluate, negotiate, onboard, and manage third-party vendors and tools related to data/AI security; ensure vendor solutions meet internal security standards and risk due diligence processes
• Budget management - Define and garner agreement to annual budgets and operating plans. Keep leadership and stakeholders updated on progress, risks, and issues. Work together to ensure key capabilities are delivered with quality and meet business objectives.

qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience enabling key business priorities through the successful delivery and support of cyber programs and initiatives
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks including NIST, SOX, PCI, GDPR and other global data privacy regulations
• Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical and operational controls within data & AI platforms
• Experience with secure data lifecycle management including encryption, access controls, data retention policies
• 6+ years as a people leader overseeing a broad range of talent across multiple work locations
• Demonstrated experience as a high-performance technology team responsible for implementing, enhancing, maintaining data security solutions and controls
• Proven track record in building & sustaining high performing teams capable of driving technical modernization
• Ability to provide evidence of building strong, cohesive teams with emphasis on inclusion, diversity, equity, individual growth, and structures to support team development
• Experience managing priorities with key stakeholders and vendors with evidence of using strong analytical skills and supporting examples of metrics
• Budget management expertise: previous experience directly overseeing CAPEX & OPEX investments to ensure efficient spend management

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 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 $158,900 - $208,500 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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Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.
lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

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