Senior Technology Manager - Enterprise Cloud Platforms

This job is with lululemon, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Description & Requirements                                                                                                       who we are
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 product, emphasis on stores, 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.

about this team
The  Senior Technology Manager - Enterprise Cloud Platforms  will be a leader in lululemon's cloud transformation journey and shape the future of our platform ecosystem. This role is responsible for defining and evangelizing enterprise-level platforms that enhance engineering productivity in a multi-cloud environment (primarily AWS and Azure). You will oversee the design, build, and operation of foundational services-such as container orchestration, secrets management, and developer enablement-using modern practices and tooling to accelerate cloud adoption in a federated model.

As a strategic leader, you will champion self-service capabilities, frictionless engagement, and speed to market, enabling teams to innovate confidently while maintaining security and compliance. This position requires a visionary mindset, strong technical acumen, and the ability to influence across multiple domains.

core responsibilities

A day in the life:

Set the vision and strategy  for enterprise cloud platforms, ensuring Kubernetes and related services deliver secure, scalable foundations for the organization.
Engage with stakeholders  across engineering, architecture, and product teams to understand platform requirements, prioritize features, and align on timelines.

Develop and refine roadmaps  for multi-cloud adoption (AWS and Azure), container orchestration, and developer enablement services.

Lead and mentor a high-performing team  of engineers, architects, and product managers-fostering growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Drive technology decisions  through Build vs. Buy analysis, vendor evaluations, and RFP processes for platform services.

Champion best practices  in Kubernetes operations, CI/CD pipelines, observability, security, IAM, and cost optimization across federated teams.

Facilitate cross-team alignment  through collaborative forums, workshops, and technical reviews-removing friction and accelerating adoption.

Oversee operational excellence , including incident management, performance tuning, and continuous improvement of platform reliability.

Manage budgets and vendor relationships , ensuring cost efficiency and value delivery for managed services and tooling.

Influence organizational change , promoting self-service capabilities and a culture of speed-to-market while maintaining compliance and governance.

qualifications

Basic Requirements:
7+ years cloud infrastructure technology experience.
5+ years building and managing technology teams.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach team members and motivate for continuous improvement.
Expertise in championing modern ways-of-working such as Agile, Product management, Dev Ops, cloud architect and related practices.  Experience in establishing standards and best practices for local team and community.
Keen interest in research and maintaining knowledge on latest technologies, technical practices, industry news and challenges for Enterprise Cloud Platform and Containerization capabilities and practices.
Proven ability to challenge the status quo and drive changes to improve business performance and productivity.
Ability to adapt delivery to meet critical business and technology domain…