Technology Manager I - IOS

Technology Manager I - Retail (IOS)

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, store experiences, 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.

Who we are?

lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga inform 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:

This role is part of theRetail Technology teamwithin the lululemon technology organization. lululemon Engineering is dedicated to building secure, reliable, and performant products for our guests and partners. We embrace the philosophies of Agile, DevOps, and SRE to accelerate our development process and provide the most enjoyable, inclusive, and supportive work environment possible. We believe our journey is more fun when it is collaborative, as we focus on the future instead of the past. As Technology Manager, you will work as part of a global team supported by our business, engineering and architecture partners to help us collaboratively develop and deliver industry leading technology solutions that drive lululemons business goals.

A day in the life:

• Lead and grow a team of skilled engineers, architects, and analyststhrough an empathetic, people-centric approach, with strong focus on talent management, career pathing, goal setting, and supporting team members.
• Driveclarity on work scope and executionfor the India teams, translating priorities into clear, actionable delivery plans.
• Partner withTech and product stakeholders across regionsto identify and align on work scope, whilebalancing business priorities, technical debt, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate withTPMs, Technical Architects, and Senior Engineerson capacity planning, execution strategy, and delivery sequencing.
• Define and upholdquality, security, and engineering standards, working with Quality Engineering and Performance Engineering to ensure high-quality, reliable delivery.
• Establishdelivery governancethrough KPIs, metrics, and status reporting; represent ITH teams in Ops and SteerCo forums, lead architecture reviews, remove ambiguity and blockers, and providethought leadership in bringing AI into the SDLC.

We are seeking ahands-on Technology Managerto leadmultiple mobile application programsfocused on improvingEducator and Guest experiencesin our stores. This role blendsstrong technical depthwithpeople leadership, owning end-to-end delivery of high-quality mobile solutions acrossiOS, backend services, DevOps, quality, and performance engineering. Familiarity with usingAI to enhance the SDLC and address business prioritiesis a good- to-have.

You will partner closely withTech and product stakeholders across regionsto understand priorities and translate requirements into actionable work, deliveringscalable, secure, and high- Performing mobile applicationswhile building and developing high impact engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical & Delivery Leadership:

• Lead theend-to-end design, development, optimization, and product supportof iOS mobile applications (Swift, SwiftUI), applying strong mobile engineering and performance best practices.
• Architect and deliversecure, scalable backend services and APIs(Python/Java or equivalent) using microservices to support mobile platforms, integrations, and evolving business needs.
• Ownproduction readiness and ongoing production support, including being available for escalations, driving incident resolution, and improvingobservability and operational rigorthrough CI/CD and DevOps automation.
• Nice to have:Exposure toAI/ML enabled mobile capabilities(e.g., personalization, predictive insights, chat/voice, fraud detection, computer vision) applied thoughtfully within enterprise security and performance standards.

People & Talent Leadership:

• Build, lead, and mentorhigh performing mobile engineering teams, fostering a culture of ownership, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Drivecareer development, coaching, performance management, and succession planningfor engineers and technical leads.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages innovation and technical excellence.

Product & Stakeholder Partnership:

• Partner with Product Management, Design, and Business stakeholders to translateeducator and guest needsinto scalable technology solutions.
• Provide clear technical direction, manage trade-offs, and communicate progress and risks to senior leadership.
• Contribute totechnology strategy and roadmap planningfor mobile platforms.

Domain & Platform Excellence:

• Deliver mobile applications acrossmultiple regions and markets, considering localization, scale, and reliability.
• Apply strong understanding ofretail and store systems(POS, store operations, integrations) to enhance in store and digital experiences (nice to have).

Qualifications & Experience:

• 1214 years of overall IT experience, delivering scalable, secure software solutions across complex, enterprise environments with strong execution ownership.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in native iOS development (Swift), with deep understanding of mobile architecture, performance optimization, and release practices.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, leading and developing high-performing engineering teams through coaching, career development, goal setting, and performance management.
• 3+ years of experience delivering end-to-end mobile products, spanning requirements, design collaboration, development, testing, release, and production support.
• Strong backend engineering experience usingPython and/or Java, with hands-on exposure to API-driven andmicroservices-based architecturessupporting mobile platforms.
• Proven experience working withAWS cloud services, designing solutions with a focus on scalability, resilience, security, and cost efficiency.
• Solid background inCI/CD, DevOps practices, observability, and automation, enabling reliable releases, operational stability, and faster time-to-market.
• Nice to have:Experience withAI/ML applications in mobile solutions or within the SDLC, along with exposure to quality automation and performance engineering practices.