Role Description
As Senior Manager, AI & Digital Shopping, you’ll shape the future of how clients discover, evaluate, and shop for beauty across Sephora’s digital experiences. The work you do will impact beauty as you develop AI-powered shopping capabilities, drive innovative digital experiences, and influence the next generation of ecommerce. You’ll lead a high-performing team that is united in beauty and supported by cross-functional partners who are equally passionate about creating exceptional client experiences through technology and innovation.
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Develop and execute the strategy, roadmap, and prioritization for AI-powered shopping experiences across Sephora’s website and mobile apps.
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Drive the continuous evolution of digital shopping experiences, including guided discovery, product diagnostics, personalization, and decision-support tools.
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Partner with the Senior Director, AI Experiences to define the future vision for Sephora’s AI-enabled digital shopping journey.
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Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities to identify opportunities that improve the client experience and differentiate Sephora in the digital marketplace.
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Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Analytics, UX, Digital Merchandising, Loyalty, Promotions, and Testing teams to translate business opportunities into scalable product solutions.
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Build business cases, define product requirements, and prioritize initiatives based on client needs, business impact, and technical feasibility.
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Lead a test-and-learn culture by defining success metrics, partnering on experimentation strategies, analyzing results, and optimizing experiences through data-driven insights.
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Influence build-versus-buy decisions by evaluating internal capabilities and third-party vendor solutions.
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Manage external vendor relationships and ensure solutions align with Sephora’s client experience standards and long-term strategy.
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Monitor key performance indicators and use data to inform investment decisions and future enhancements.
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Lead, coach, and develop a direct report while fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and curious team culture.
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Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment and execution.
Qualifications
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6+ years of experience in ecommerce, digital product management, digital strategy, marketing, or a related field.
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1+ years of people management experience with a passion for coaching and developing talent.
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Experience leading digital customer experiences or product initiatives, ideally within ecommerce or retail.
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Strong understanding of AI-powered consumer experiences, personalization, recommendation engines, or emerging digital technologies.
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Demonstrated ability to develop product strategies, roadmaps, and business cases that drive measurable business outcomes.
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Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Analytics, UX, and Marketing teams.
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Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data, experimentation, and customer insights to make informed decisions.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
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Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
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High attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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Passion for innovation, digital experiences, and creating exceptional client shopping journeys.
Benefits
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The target hourly pay for this position is $130,000.00 – $174,000.00.
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Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.
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Caring Community: Collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward.
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Fulfilling Path: Opportunities that will challenge, stretch, and develop your skills.
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Meaningful Work: Make an impact on beauty and feel the positive change your individual voice is a part of.
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Health: Choose a healthcare plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance fully covered.
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Wealth: Competitive 401k with 4% match, FSA and HSA programs, and a Student Debt Retirement plan.
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Balance: Empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
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Growth: Access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
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Perks: 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
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Support: Free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse.
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