Global Brand Studio Planning & Resourcing Manager - (L.A. based, Hybrid)

Global Brand Studio Planning & Resourcing Manager - (L.A. based, Hybrid)

Business Unit : Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type : Full-time

Description & Requirements

Global Brand Studio Planning & Resourcing Manager

Who we are

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.

We focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future.

About this team

lululemon’s Global Brand Creative team is responsible for elevating the brand through creative and communications guidelines, frameworks, concepts, and campaign creative that shape how the brand comes to life around the world.

Job mandate

The Global Brand Studio Planning & Resourcing Manager is responsible for successful financial planning & operations for a diverse team of brand content creators.

This role is critical to the successful execution of Global Brand Studio department strategy based on availability of resources, both people and financial.

The Manager serves as primary department budget support for the Senior Director, Global Brand Studio & Sample Operations, through short-term spend tracking, as well as long-term strategic planning.

This role also oversees all incoming project requests and ensures the appropriate GBS team members are assigned.

A day in the life : what you’ll do

Partner closely with the Senior Director to manage $16M+ annual operating budget. Oversee operational spend by creative teams.

Support the development of the Annual Operating Plan against Global Brand Studio priorities.

• Negotiate with external studio vendor partners to ensure accurate monthly spend based on shared tracking tools. Own studio vendor invoice processing and tracking based on monthly billing schedule.
• Provide fiscal coaching and direction to GBS team members to foster responsible spending and budget tracking methodologies.
• Support mitigation of budget risks by forecasting and interpreting spend challenges and providing options & impacts to the budget owner.
• Keep team budgeting tools organized and current. Reconcile against monthly transaction reports, provide monthly budget summaries to leaders, and update quarterly Finance forecasts.

Resourcing

• Own capacity mapping for the Global Brand Studio team; escalate resourcing and bandwidth risks to team leaders.
• Secure and manage contingent worker contracts and onboarding when support for the internal GBS team is needed.
• Own project intake by representing the Global Brand Studio team at every brief-in. Flag projects that are not briefed-in properly or not resourced with the necessary GBS partners.
• Provide recommendations to Creative Operations, Digital Brand Experience, and Brand Marketing to determine whether the GBS teams can be resourced into new projects.

Sample & Operations Support Program

• Lead recruitment of new hybrid and contract hires for the SOS (Sample & Operations Support) Program. Schedule candidate interviews with relevant managers and stakeholders.
• Own technology onboarding of new SOS hires by setting up necessary hardware and access to systems / tools.
• Submit bi-weekly Payroll tickets to ensure SOS team members are paid correctly and efficiently.
• Act as the liaison with People & Culture (HR) to ensure timely contract creation, extensions, and compensation changes.
• Own the SOS team roster; keep it up-to-date for multiple team members and manage access to sensitive personnel data.
• Responsible for sourcing, tracking, and reporting monthly SOS team hours and spend to Finance.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in operations with a passion for tackling complex workflows.
• Notable depth of experience in corporate resource management, both people and financial.
• Significant experience with the Microsoft tool suite, particularly Excel.
• Broad knowledge of Coupa, or similar business spend management platforms, is an asset.
• Impressive balance of organization, collaboration, and approachability, with a track record of successful problem solving.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, with a strong sense of ownership and personal accountability.

Must haves

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits Package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy. The typical hiring range for this position is from $103,500-$135,900 annually;

the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. Other components of our total rewards offerings include :

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series

Workplace arrangement

This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy. In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely.

Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on any protected classification.

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 [email protected].

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.