Global AI & Data Science Director
Profile At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and 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:
Drive the overall deployment, industrialization and maintenance of AI solutions across regions (Nor
Am, EME, SEA, Latam, Chine)
Declinate Sephora’s AI strategy into AI concrete assets, relying on several muti-experts (AI experts, Data Engineers, ML Ops, LLMOps…) teams led by AI Leads, which directly report to them
Orchestrate, challenge and act the design of AI solutions that match the best with defined AI strategy: assess both in-house and on-the-shelf options which are the most relevant for Sephora
Assure AI models scalability by defining a relevant development framework and building reusable core models algorithms
Define monitoring standards (MLOps, LLMOps…) to guarantee reliability and performance of AI systems in production environments
Provide strong leadership to AI, data science, and related teams, setting direction, developing capabilities, and fostering high standards of delivery
Secure consistency across all AI developments made by the Global & EME AI Factory resources
Define make or buy strategy and select most valuable AI partners to accompany Sephora in its strategic AI priorities
Encourage ethical AI practices, comply with data privacy and regulatory standards throughout projects in collaboration with the Data Governance & Legal Department
Foster innovation to make Sephora an actor of reference regarding the use of AI
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, or related fields, including significant experience in leadership roles
Demonstrated track record of delivering AI strategies in complex, large-scale organizations
Strong expertise in AI technologies and methods, with the ability to connect technical capabilities to business outcomes
Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams and driving execution across multiple stakeholders and functions
Proven ability to manage AI programs from strategy through deployment and scale-up
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
Master GCP stack and additional solutions of reference in the domain of Data Science and AI
Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
Culture of 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 belongto something beautiful.
At Sephora, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.
Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969. The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends. The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn. With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients. At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.
Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.
Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community. Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.
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