Heather Linker
Senior Technology Leader | Product & Portfolio Management | Strategy, Governance & Delivery
- Role
- Senior Technology Manager - Global Architecture at lululemon
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heather Linker
I’m a builder of teams, strategies, and solutions with 15+ years leading large-scale technology and business transformations. Right now at lululemon, I run Global Architecture Portfolio & Operations, which means I spend my time connecting business strategy to technology execution — making sure investments, roadmaps, and people all line up to deliver impact.I’ve managed multi-million-dollar portfolios, led cross-functional programs, and helped companies transform supply chain, product development, and customer experiences at scale. I’m at my best when I’m bringing clarity to complexity, whether that’s through multi-year roadmaps, program governance, or creating frameworks that give leaders visibility and teams momentum.What really drives me-Turning strategy into scalable programs and products-Building high-performing teams that thrive on ownership and collaboration-Creating transparency so businesses can make smarter, faster decisionsIn short: I help organizations scale with purpose — aligning people, process, and technology to deliver results that last.Let’s connect!
Experience
Senior Technology Manager - Global Architecture
Jul 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Lead Global Architecture portfolio, intake, governance, and FP & A, aligning technology investments with corporate strategy- Repositioned Global Architecture into a strategic consulting partner, enabling enterprise alignment and measurable value delivery- Optimized intake and governance, improving transparency and efficiency across a global enterprise- Partner with executives to shape multi-year technology roadmaps aligned to business growth priorities- Own FP & A and headcount planning; directed a team of 6- Lead enterprise forums (Architecture Review Boards, Communities of Practice) to drive consistency and maturity- Advance capability mapping and application portfolio management, identifying $1.2 M in savings- Report KPIs and insights to senior leadership, ensuring accountability and strategic alignment.
Education
Seattle University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
University of Washington
Executive MBA
2021 — 2023
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