Senior Director – North America Construction & Retail Facilities

lululemon located at Vancouver, BC is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Director – North America Construction & Retail Facilities. The company is looking for a motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills who is ready to start as soon as possible. The employer is offering a full-time position.

Employer Name: lululemon
Position: Senior Director – North America Construction & Retail Facilities
Salary: $202,700 – $266,100 annually
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for leading a team executing all retail construction projects across North America, including new store openings, optimizations, renovations, temporary spaces, and pop-up build-outs.
• The candidate will lead a team responsible for all Repairs and Maintenance programs across the North America retail portfolio, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and premium guest experience.
• The candidate will develop and implement execution strategies focused on improving quality, reducing costs, and enhancing overall store economics.
• The candidate will oversee the successful delivery of all projects on time and within budget, ensuring adherence to key milestones and performance metrics.
• The candidate will oversee all major vendor relationships across Construction and Facilities, including onboarding, offboarding, SLA management, and sourcing strategy optimization.
• The candidate will be responsible for managing the timely execution of all repairs within established budgets and service level agreements.
• The candidate will be responsible for managing the proactive replacement strategy for fixed assets nearing the end of their useful life.
• The candidate will provide leadership to a team by monitoring performance, conducting regular pace checks, and delivering constructive feedback to support professional development.
• The candidate must work closely with internal stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships.
• The candidate will provide leadership to a team by monitoring performance, conducting regular pace checks, and delivering constructive feedback to support professional development.
• The candidate will coach, mentor, and develop a team of skilled Construction and Facilities Management professionals.
• The selected candidate will work closely with Retail Operations, Construction, Real Estate, Store Design, Alternate Channels, Procurement, and FP&A to improve operational processes.
• The candidate will play a key role in shaping strategic decisions related to capital and expense repairs and projects for the assigned area or team.
• The candidate will establish collaborative partnerships with stakeholders across the organization to enhance communication and align objectives for successful outcomes.
• The candidate will utilize strong analytical skills to evaluate complex situations, analyze data, and provide informed recommendations for optimal solutions.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have 15+ years of project management experience within a retail construction environment.
• The candidate must have facilities management or equivalent professional experience.
• The candidate must have experience in vendor management.
• The candidate must have 10+ years of experience leading construction professionals, contractors, and teams.
• The candidate must have demonstrated experience in creating and managing a portfolio of projects from identification through to project close-out.
• The candidate must be an expert in managing construction budgets, value engineering discussions, and negotiating change orders.
• The candidate must be confident and concise in storytelling and presenting to senior executives including the CEO, President, and Board of Directors, supported by strong financial acumen.
• The candidate must be a strategic, people-focused leader capable of developing and mentoring teams to achieve high performance.
• The candidate must demonstrate a strong work ethic and operate with the highest level of integrity.
• The candidate must possess expert negotiation skills and the ability to articulate strong arguments to achieve favorable outcomes.
• The candidate must be able to collaborate effectively, engage stakeholders, and demonstrate a continuous desire for self-improvement and learning, with experience in a matrixed organization.
• The candidate must be versatile and capable of managing multiple projects at different stages of the project lifecycle.
• The candidate must have experience in store development processes, vendor management, and client relations.
• The candidate must be proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Project, and SharePoint.
• The candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a four-year college.
• The candidate must acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for their actions and decisions.
• The candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously seek innovative ways to achieve strong results.
• The candidate must communicate with honesty and kindness while encouraging others to do the same.
• The candidate must lead with courage, recognizing that the possibility of greatness is greater than the fear of failure.
• The candidate must foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• The candidate must integrate fun and joy into their way of working while maintaining a balanced and positive approach.
• Immigration support may be available for this role.

Additional information

Work conditions

• The candidate must be willing to travel up to 40% to markets and store sites pre-, during, and post-construction.
• The candidate will be required to support in-person collaboration and connection as an essential part of the company culture.
• The candidate will be required to perform work onsite for a minimum of 4 days per week.

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