Location: China Mainland
State/Province/City: Shanghai
City: Shanghai
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
Senior Manager, Learning & Leadership China Retail
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.
position
Senior Manager, Learning & Leadership Retail, China
reports to
Director, Learning + Leadership Partners, China
location
Shanghai, China
core responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, Learning + Leadership Partners, this role supports the learning programs for our greater Retail teams. Based in Shanghai, this role will work closely with the China Learning & Leadership Team and People & Culture Business Partners to implement strategic learning solutions and priorities to support rapid business growth.
• Develop China Retail Learning & Leadership strategy in partnership with Business Partners and Retail Operations
• Implement learning solutions that enable China Area Pods business strategy and team development priorities. Curate a learning calendar to bring the right training at the right time through the right method and channel
• Lead, develop and manage a team of learning professionals
• Ensure Retail Learning Partners adapt and facilitate core programs to support the functional and leadership growth of our Retail teams
• Identify appropriate localization needs and delivery methods that enable our global programs in China
• Ensure all training programs/projects/experiences are implemented according to plan
• Hold Learning Partners accountable to conducting needs analysis in partnership with Business Partners to prioritize learning needs while consistently visiting stores to check and verify content fits the business need
• Partner with L&L Director to enroll China Leadership Team and ensure alignment in synergy with relevant area learning needs
• Measure and monitor training effectiveness
qualifications
• Recommended 8+ years solid training experience, coaching and instructional design
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Learning & Development
• Knowledge of contemporary practices in adult learning theory and educational curriculum development
• Project Management: Must be proactive, highly motivated and collaborative. Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with an eye for detail.
• Exceptional organizational, time management and prioritization skills. Strong problem solving, customer service and analytical skills
• Exceptional Communication Skills both written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of retail operations and understanding of retail store roles and responsibilities
• Must be fluent in English & Mandarin
must haves:
• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
additional notes
Authorization to work in China 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. As part of our total rewards offering, you will receive competitive base pay and permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program and equity offerings, 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:
Supplement health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
Paid time off
Savings plan matching - Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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)
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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 ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.