CDI - Directeur Stratégie IA (F/H/X)

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlockingyourpotentialand making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 50,000 employees in 35 countries, including 13,000 in Europe, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world’s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare... and much more.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:

• Define a strong measurement framework which allows both to estimate the potential impact of future AI Initiatives and to track the real delivered value
• Map existing AI initiatives tested in Regions (NorAm, EME, SEA, Latam, China) and assess their business potential, according to standards defined
• Identifyand promote, from ongoing assessment, the most promising AI initiatives to be scaled. Define the roll-out milestones starting with most valuable setups
• Orchestrate AI initiatives roll-out, working closely with business stakeholders and AI experts, and relying on AI Strategists directly reported to them. Ensure businessissuestranslation into data requirements. Manage datacollectaccording to AI experts’ prerequisites and Data Governance teams guidelines
• Assure that AI solution at the core of each AI use case matches perfectly with business expectations
• Manage adoption, usability, delivered value of the use cases and organize change management plans whenrequired
• Structure some continuous improvement backlogs
• Provide strong leadership to AI, data science, and related teams, setting direction, developing capabilities, and fosteringhigh standardsof delivery
• Encourage ethical AI practices,comply withdata privacy and regulatory standards throughout projects in collaboration with the Data Governance & Legal Department
• Foster innovation to make Sephora an actor of referenceregardingthe use of AI

Do not hesitate to apply if you have… or if you are …

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data, AI, advanced analytics, or related fields, includingsignificant experiencein leadership roles
• Significant experiencein a Consulting Firm
• Business oriented mindset
• Demonstratedtrack recordof managing AI strategies in complex, large-scale organizations.
• Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams and driving execution across multiple stakeholders and functions
• Strong understanding of data, technology, and governance requirements associated with enterprise AI adoption
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership
• Experience in retail, consumer, digital, or omnichannel environments is a plus

Here, you will find:

• Community,in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
• Cultureof empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.
• Work that brings fulfillment.From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference.

Join us and belong to something beautiful.

At Sephora, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.