Role Overview

Join Lululemon as a Global Communications Partnering Manager in Vancouver, British Columbia, and become the dedicated communications business partner for enterprise functions like Product, Technology, Finance, or Brand. This senior individual contributor role reports to the Senior Manager, Global Internal Communications Partnering, and focuses on advising functional leaders, building integrated communications strategies, and translating complex priorities into clear, compelling messages for employees worldwide. Thrive in a dynamic environment where you'll switch seamlessly between analytical thinking and inventive storytelling, ensuring every communication is both accurate and captivating. Lululemon's global team offers occasional travel for key events, fostering collaboration across time zones and cultures in our mission to elevate the world by realizing the potential of people.

As a leader in athleisure and wellness, Lululemon seeks communications experts who can balance precise, fact-based messaging with engaging, playful content. You'll operate within a matrixed organization, leading complex programs and cross-functional workstreams while partnering with the Global Internal Communications team for consistency and impact.

Key Responsibilities at Lululemon

In this Global Communications Partnering Manager role at Lululemon, you'll drive employee engagement through strategic communications. Here's what you'll do daily:

• Serve as primary advisor: Diagnose needs, set priorities, and shape annual/quarterly comms roadmaps for your assigned functions.
• Develop integrated plans: Execute communications via leader notes, Townhalls, email, intranet, video, and events aligned to business goals and editorial calendars.
• Craft compelling content: Balance technical accuracy with creative storytelling to engage global audiences, including copy for events and campaigns.
• Prepare executives: Create speaking notes, talking points, message maps, FAQs, and coach leaders on delivery.
• Design visuals: Build PowerPoint presentations and storytelling materials that simplify complexity and captivate.
• Manage change communications: Handle strategies, org changes, and crises in partnership with Legal, HR, and Corporate Comms.
• Localize globally: Coordinate with regional partners to scale programs across cultures and time zones, sharing best practices.
• Measure success: Use quantitative/qualitative feedback to iterate, evaluate message clarity and engagement, and report to stakeholders.
• Lead projects: Triage requests, manage cross-functional teams and vendors for timely, high-quality delivery.

These responsibilities position you at the heart of Lululemon's culture of innovation and community, ensuring communications resonate intellectually and emotionally.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel as Lululemon's Global Communications Partnering Manager, bring these qualifications:

• 6–9 years in internal/corporate/employee communications, preferably in global, matrixed organizations.
• Proven advising of senior leaders with data-driven influence and strong relationships.
• Exceptional writing/storytelling for inspirational, playful, technical, and change content.
• Strong program/event management for end-to-end comms plans and large-scale forums.
• Expertise in executive PowerPoint presentations with clarity and creativity.
• Demonstrated change and crisis communications experience.
• Skills in editorial planning, channel strategy, measurement, and simplifying complexity.
• Collaborative mindset to navigate ambiguity, juggle priorities, and drive momentum.

Nice-to-haves: Multi-region experience, light design/multimedia skills. If you're a low-ego partner passionate about wellness and global impact, this Vancouver-based role is for you.

Salary & Benefits

Earn a competitive salary estimated at $120,000 - $150,000 CAD yearly for this senior role in Vancouver. Lululemon offers exceptional perks:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance.
• Generous PTO: vacation, sick, parental leave.
• Employee product discounts on premium apparel.
• Flexible hybrid work with global team support.
• Professional development stipend for growth.
• Wellness programs: yoga, mindfulness, gym access.
• Stock plans and performance bonuses.
• Team events, retreats, volunteer opportunities.

These benefits reflect Lululemon's commitment to employee well-being and career advancement.

Why Join Lululemon?

Lululemon isn't just athleisure—it's a movement elevating human potential. As Global Communications Partnering Manager, you'll shape narratives that inspire 20,000+ employees worldwide, contributing to our vision of a healthier planet. Work in Vancouver's vibrant scene with a supportive global team, occasional travel, and endless growth. Our culture celebrates creativity, collaboration, and sweat-life balance. Join innovators driving technical fabrics, community events, and transformative communications. With top-tier benefits and impact, this is your chance to sweat the details while storytelling for good.

Experience matrixed excellence, influence C-suite decisions, and localize campaigns across regions. Lululemon values diverse voices who simplify complexity into joyful, actionable content. Ready to partner with functions like Technology or Brand? Apply now and amplify your career.

How to Apply

Ready for this Global Communications Partnering Manager opportunity at Lululemon in Vancouver? Submit your resume, cover letter highlighting communications wins, and portfolio of writing/PowerPoints. We review applications on a rolling basis—apply today! Vancouver locals and global talent encouraged. Lululemon is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

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