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Business Analyst - Retail Technology

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lululemon

Oct 24, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Vancouver

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
  • 3 + years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably with mobile applications in the retail industry.
  • Experience creating technical specifications and documentation for large, complex projects
  • Strong understanding of retail systems, including POS, inventory management, and e-commerce platforms.
  • Experience with data analysis tools and technologies, such as SQL, Excel, and BI tools.
  • Knowledge of various project lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation, Container Management, Application Performance Engineering, monitoring, alerting, AWS Services and Architecture
  • Ability to determine estimates of effort and impacts for a variety of solutions and influence technical discussions and decisions
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to track and prioritize numerous tasks and to coordinate activities with a high sense of urgency
  • Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent presentation, verbal, written, interpersonal and listening skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills including collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation
  • Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively translates business requirements to functional and technical requirements
  • Defines minimum feature set, acceptance criteria, user acceptance tests
  • Engages in design and impact assessments
  • Contributes to planning and implementation for new applications and systems
  • Performs configuration of application components
  • Engages with engineering team to design technical solutions that meet business requirements
  • Oversee the implementation of technical solutions, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
  • Assists in testing and participates in test phases prior to UAT
  • Updates technical specs based on testing, prioritized defects or post-release lessons learned
  • Analyze data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement
  • Create and maintain reports to support business decision-making and provide actionable recommendations
  • Supports communication for application/system deployment
  • Works to ensure application availability and SLAs for operational readiness

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Business Analyst - Retail Technology.

What type of company is lululemon?

Lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company focused on yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits.

What team will the Business Analyst be part of?

The Business Analyst will be part of the Mobile Commerce team, which delivers an in-store mobile app for Educators to assist Guests in finding products online and purchasing in-store.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Business Analyst?

The primary responsibilities include analyzing business processes, identifying technical solutions, bridging the gap between business needs and technology, working with stakeholders, overseeing technical solution implementations, and analyzing data for insights.

What experience is required for the Business Analyst role?

A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably with mobile applications in the retail industry, is required.

Is prior experience with retail systems necessary for this role?

Yes, a strong understanding of retail systems, including POS, inventory management, and e-commerce platforms, is necessary.

What educational background is preferred for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Are there any specific technical skills required?

Yes, experience with data analysis tools and technologies such as SQL, Excel, BI tools, and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, AWS services, and agile project methodologies are preferred.

What qualities are considered "must-haves" for this role?

Must-haves include personal responsibility, an entrepreneurial spirit, effective communication, courage in leadership, fostering connections, and a sense of fun and joy in the workplace.

Does lululemon offer immigration support for this role?

Yes, immigration support is potentially available for this position.

What is the salary range for this Business Analyst position?

The typical hiring range for this position is from $105,800 to $132,200 annually.

What benefits does lululemon offer?

Benefits include extended health and dental coverage, mental health plans, paid time off, retirement plan matching, employee discounts, fitness and yoga classes, and various development and mentorship programs.

What is the workplace arrangement for this role?

This role is classified as hybrid, requiring in-person collaboration at least 3 days per week while allowing remote work for the remainder of the time.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits, creating transformational products and experiences which enable people to live a life they love. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback. https://corporate.lululemon.com/careers