Role Overview

Join Lululemon's Global Product Technology (GPT) team as Senior Technology Director - Merchandise Planning & Data Science Solutions in Seattle, Washington. This executive leadership role transforms how Lululemon merchandises, plans, and delivers innovative performance apparel to yoga, running, and training enthusiasts worldwide. You'll spearhead a multi-year strategy modernizing merchandise planning suites, scaling AI-powered assortment planning, space planning, size planning, and demand forecasting. Leading global teams in North America and India, you'll integrate advanced AI capabilities like LLMs, computer vision, and intelligent agents to compress planning cycles and unlock data-driven decisions. If you thrive in fast-paced retail tech environments and have deep expertise in merchandise planning technology, this is your opportunity to drive Lululemon's future.

Key Responsibilities at Lululemon

As a key leader in Lululemon's technology organization, you'll deliver world-class engineering solutions that are reliable, secure, and AI-enabled. Here's what you'll do daily:

• Define and execute a multi-year technology roadmap transforming merchandise planning and allocations.
• Lead global teams across North America and India, managing platforms, products, and vendor ecosystems.
• Embed AI/ML automation for attributes generation, demand forecasting, allocation optimization, and store clustering.
• Modernize integration stacks with scalable, secure systems bridging merchandising and planning functions.
• Translate business vision into actionable tech strategies, presenting complex AI architectures to executives.
• Foster innovation culture emphasizing transparency, ethics, and inclusion in AI development.
• Drive continuous improvement through resource management, budgeting, and high-performance team building.
• Champion reliable engineering practices ensuring high availability, observability, and compliance.
• Develop leaders balancing technical depth with business acumen for sustainable growth.
• Partner cross-functionally with design, merchandising, sourcing, and planning to accelerate speed-to-market.

Qualifications & Requirements

Lululemon seeks proven leaders with retail tech expertise. Essential qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years engineering leadership delivering transformational initiatives in matrixed organizations.
• 5+ years in retail merchandise planning, allocations, or data-heavy systems like Anaplan, Oracle RPAS.
• Expert proficiency in Python, Java, and AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Demonstrated success managing large budgets and global, cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity, simplify processes, and drive ideas from concept to execution.
• Excellent communication skills for executive storytelling and team motivation.

Bonus: Experience scaling AI in retail planning, computer vision for product attributes, or LLMs for decision automation.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive compensation reflects Seattle's tech market and your executive impact:

• Salary Range: $250,000 - $350,000 USD base (plus bonuses, equity).
• Performance Incentives: Annual bonuses tied to business results.
• Comprehensive Health: Medical, dental, vision with low premiums.
• Retirement: 401(k) with generous company match.
• Wellness Perks: 50% employee discounts, fitness reimbursements, mental health support.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO, parental leave, sabbaticals.
• Professional Growth: Leadership training, conference budgets, mentorship programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid flexibility, summer Fridays, volunteer days.

Why Join Lululemon?

Lululemon isn't just athleisure—it's a movement creating positive change through innovative fabrics, community connections, and equitable workplaces. As a Senior Technology Director, you'll power the product lifecycle from 2D/3D design to global merchandising. Work with cutting-edge AI transforming retail planning while enjoying Seattle's vibrant tech scene. Our culture emphasizes growth, inclusion, and well-being—join 20,000+ team members building a healthier future. With explosive growth in yoga, running, and training apparel, your AI expertise will directly impact millions of guests.

Thrive in a collaborative environment partnering with design, merchandising, and planning. Lead from Seattle's flagship tech hub, influencing global operations. Lululemon's commitment to ethics in AI ensures responsible innovation aligning with our brand values.

How to Apply

Ready to revolutionize merchandise planning at Lululemon? Submit your resume highlighting AI leadership in retail tech today. Applications reviewed on rolling basis—top candidates interviewed within 2 weeks. Prepare to discuss your experience scaling data science solutions like Anaplan integrations or PyTorch demand models. Join us in Seattle to transform athletic performance through technology. Apply Now and elevate your career!