Senior Manager, Global Corporate Communications - Fixed Term Contract until February 2026 (Vancouver)

Requirements

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 The Team

lululemon is seeking a Senior Global Corporate Communications Manager for its team.

The Global Communications team vision is to inspire people around the world through unparalleled storytelling and experiences that celebrate our culture and fuel our business success. The Global Corporate Communications team supports this vision by driving external communication and narrative strategies to enhance and protect lululemon’s corporate reputation, while building awareness and understanding of the company’s purpose, vision, strategy, and performance.

Reporting directly to the Director, Global Corporate Communications, the Senior Global Corporate Communications Manager is responsible for leading the team’s center of excellence work through the development of central tools and resources, while driving communications strategies for the business. Your main responsibilities will include managing our corporate agency-of-record, developing strategic communications plans for owned and earned media, executive communications support and counsel, and establishing the department as a resource for our regional communications teams across the globe. You will work closely with the global Internal, global PR, and international communications teams to ensure we’re all in sync.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and inclusive team player who is committed to supporting the team and achieving our goals. This person will have strong stakeholder management stills, solid judgement, excellent writing skills, and the ability to successfully navigate a complex global organization.

Core Accountabilities

• Drive departmental objectives and guide the execution of our FY25 global corporate communications storytelling strategy.
• Manage the corporate agency-of-record while identifying new strategic opportunities throughout the year.
• Support with executive communications counsel, and help develop and drive quarterly earnings strategies.
• Serve as one of the team’s key media relations contact and build new relationships with target business and industry media to support our storytelling goals.
• Serve as the main point of contact for our regional communications leaders who can count on you as someone who provides ‘corporate centre of excellence’ counsel.
• Serve as a mentor and support for the global corporate communications team.
  
  

Requirements

• You’re a collaborative, agile and inclusive team player who is focused on empowering others.
• You have 10-12+ years of dynamic experience in strategic communications and experience working for a global organization.
• You have worked closely with reporters, have established global media relationships, and a strong background in media relations.
• You’re able to adapt quickly, and have approx. 4 years leading people, mentoring and supporting teams.
• Executive communications experience.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills.
• Agency experience preferred.
• Education: min. Bachelor’s degree.
  
  

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 $134,100 - 176,00 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

This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:

Hybrid

In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.