Technology Manager I

About lululemon: 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 products, 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. As we continue to elevate our shopping experience, our India Tech Hub plays a key role in expanding our technology capabilities in Product Systems, Merchandising and Planning, Digital Presence, distribution and logistics, and corporate systems. Our team in India works as an extension of the global team on projects of strategic importance.Technology Manager, Upstream Supply Chain Technology ITH Who we are ? lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.About this team: Upstream Supply Chain Technology team enables Lululemon's supply chain from raw materials to finished good production through innovative technology solutions. Our purpose is to empower the organization to drive innovation and deliver on its strategic vision that includes optimized sourcing & manufacturing processes, cultivating a responsible supply chain while ensuring a superior product quality. We are a team that dares to innovate, support each other, elevate our partnerships and collaborate while having fun. We are looking for seasoned technology leader to support technology teams within USCT from Bangalore SSC and be part of the strategic expansion of this group as we continue to invest in our ITH footprint to support our business partners globally. In this influential role you will closely collaborate with technology leaders in North America to shape and deliver team's roadmap and technology vision. You will be responsible for ensuring the success of your team and proactively identify the most high-value deliverables and keep the team focused on meeting quality standards. You are a leader who is comfortable managing team members with various skillsets and can communicate expectations clearly to all team members. You operate as an owner and are an advocate for your people who understands we are stronger as a team than as an individual.A day in the life: Lead and grow a team of skilled engineers, architects, and analysts through empathy and people-centric approach Set the team's delivery roadmap and technical goals, working closely with technology leaders in North America and other partner teams. Ensure team's deliverables meet the security, quality and engineering maturity standards set by enterprise architecture and engineering Ensure that team is delivering as per the planned timelines by helping remove any blockers Manage the resource and delivery plans for the team. Ensure the right skills are being used to solve the right problems by supporting the team with coaching, skills development, and career path leadership Being a role model and lead awareness and training for your team in our IDEA program - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action.Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in information technology. Minimum 4 years of experience in directly leading and developing technology delivery teams Experience working and leading in a DevOps operating model utilizing Cloud infrastructure Experience in implementing engineering solutions using Java, Angular, Python or similar programming languages/frameworks Experience in implementing automated code delivery pipelines using test automation and security scanning Experience in implementing real time data integrations using technologies like Kafka and rest API Experience in implementing data reports and visualizations using platforms like Snowflake and Power BI Experience in working and leading SaaS product implementations Strong track record of managing external vendors and service providersMust haves: Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously