Sephora Assistant Release Manager Intern

Paris La Défense • France

Monday, November 17, 2025

Sephora, a leading global beauty retailer, is part of the prestigious LVMH group, known for its commitment to innovation and excellence in the luxury sector. Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, Sephora has been at the forefront of redefining prestige beauty, fostering a culture of inclusivity and inspiration. With a presence in 35 countries and a workforce of 56,000, Sephora offers a vibrant community for beauty enthusiasts, providing a diverse range of products from nearly 500 brands, including its own Sephora Collection.

1. Coordinate and monitor development activities as part of the release with delivery squads.
2. Participate in PI Planning Digital sessions.
3. Formalize necessary inputs for production deployment (Cut Over Plan).
4. Assist in formalizing cutover for simple and cross-functional production deployments.
5. Lead the tracking of release ticket progress.
6. Share follow-up meeting minutes.
7. Manage the release plan roadmap, dependencies, and communications.
8. Plan, monitor, and coordinate release and hot-fix deployments.
9. Maintain build and release procedure documentation and distribution lists.
10. Identify risks that may delay a release and propose mitigation plans.
11. Lead post-release reviews and update KPIs.
12. Manage non-production environments.

1. Technical background to understand and be comfortable with e-commerce domain.
2. Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and branch management.
3. Knowledge of agile methodologies.
4. Familiarity with the application development lifecycle.

1. Proficiency in oral and written communication.
2. Ability to lead meetings and ad-hoc discussions.
3. Integration skills within diverse teams.
4. Development knowledge in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, Java, Swift, Kotlin.

Beginner level experience in release management or related fields.

Pursuing or completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Opportunity to work in one of Sephora's largest domains within an agile organization, with exposure to a rich project environment and ecosystems. Experience with leading e-commerce solutions like Salesforce Commerce Cloud and mobile applications deployed in over 20 countries.

Sephora fosters a community where authenticity is valued, and team spirit thrives on diversity. The company promotes personal development and leadership, offering resources and opportunities for learning, innovation, and growth. Employees are encouraged to contribute meaningfully, creating unique experiences for clients and inspiring the beauty industry.