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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 I - Retail (IOS)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 the Retail Technology team within 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 lululemon’s business goals. A day in the life:Lead and grow a team of skilled engineers, architects, and analysts through an empathetic, people-centric approach, with strong focus on talent management, career pathing, goal setting, and supporting team members.Drive clarity on work scope and execution for the India teams, translating priorities into clear, actionable delivery plans.Partner with Tech and product stakeholders across regions to identify and align on work scope, while balancing business priorities, technical debt, and strategic initiatives.Collaborate with TPMs, Technical Architects, and Senior Engineers on capacity planning, execution strategy, and delivery sequencing.Define and uphold quality, security, and engineering standards, working with Quality Engineering and Performance Engineering to ensure high-quality, reliable delivery.Establish delivery governance through KPIs, metrics, and status reporting; represent ITH teams in Ops and SteerCo forums, lead architecture reviews, remove ambiguity and blockers, and provide thought leadership in bringing AI into the SDLC.We are seeking a hands-on Technology Manager to lead multiple mobile application programs focused on improving Educator and Guest experiences in our stores. This role blends strong technical depth with people leadership, owning end-to-end delivery of high-quality mobile solutions across iOS, backend services, DevOps, quality, and performance engineering. Familiarity with using AI to enhance the SDLC and address business priorities is a good- to-have.You will partner closely with Tech and product stakeholders across regions to understand priorities and translate requirements into actionable work, delivering scalable, secure, and high- Performing mobile applications while building and developing high impact engineering teams.Key Responsibilities:Technical & Delivery LeadershipLead the end-to-end design, development, optimization, and product support of iOS mobile applications (Swift, SwiftUI), applying strong mobile engineering and performance best practices. Architect and deliver secure, scalable backend services and APIs (Python/Java or equivalent) using microservices to support mobile platforms, integrations, and evolving business needs. Own production readiness and ongoing production support, including being available for escalations, driving incident resolution, and improving observability and operational rigor through CI/CD and DevOps automation. Nice to have: Exposure to AI/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 LeadershipBuild, lead, and mentor high performing mobile engineering teams, fostering a culture of ownership, learning, and continuous improvement. Drive career development, coaching, performance management, and succession planning for engineers and technical leads. Create an inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages innovation and technical excellence.Product & Stakeholder PartnershipPartner with Product Management, Design, and Business stakeholders to translate educator and guest needs into scalable technology solutions. Provide clear technical direction, manage trade-offs, and communicate progress and risks to senior leadership.Contribute to technology strategy and roadmap planning for mobile platforms.Domain & Platform ExcellenceDeliver mobile applications across multiple regions and markets, considering localization, scale, and reliability. Apply strong understanding of retail and store systems (POS, store operations, integrations) to enhance in store and digital experiences (nice to have).Qualifications & Experience:12–14 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 using Python and/or Java, with hands-on exposure to API-driven and microservices-based architectures supporting mobile platforms.Proven experience working with AWS cloud services, designing solutions with a focus on scalability, resilience, security, and cost efficiency.Solid background in CI/CD, DevOps practices, observability, and automation, enabling reliable releases, operational stability, and faster time-to-market.Nice to have: Experience with AI/ML applications in mobile solutions or within the SDLC, along with exposure to quality automation and performance engineering practices.