Sephora Digital Product Owner

Dubai • UAE

Friday, February 21, 2025

Sephora, a leading brand in the luxury beauty retail sector, is part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton conglomerate, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and collaboration are highly valued, fostering professional growth and development.

1. Own the scoping, planning, delivery, acceptance testing, and implementation of digital tech initiatives as per Sephora Middle East roadmap.
2. Champion the needs of Sephora Middle East customers and local business stakeholders to ensure local requirements are prioritized.
3. Define and maintain a cohesive vision for the product throughout its lifecycle.
4. Create a product roadmap based on the product vision and prioritize business needs and requirements.
5. Manage the product backlog and prioritize tasks based on changing requirements.
6. Oversee all stages of the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, including research, defining requirements, project management, QA, UAT, and launch strategy.
7. Define User Stories to ensure they can be completed within the allocated budget.
8. Monitor and evaluate product progress at each stage of the process.
9. Assemble and lead cross-functional teams to manage delivery of the product definition and project plan.
10. Manage all external vendors and their deliverables.
11. Conduct user tests to gather initial client feedback and make necessary adjustments.
12. Communicate with management, external partners, and business area experts to improve product functionality and resolve issues.
13. Define success metrics for new projects and work with the customer experience team to track performance.
14. Research, troubleshoot, diagnose, and recommend solutions for business and technical challenges.

1. 5+ years proven experience as a Digital Product Owner or in a similar role.
2. In-depth knowledge of waterfall, scrum, and agile software development methodologies.

1. Proficiency in analytic tools and strong analytical thinking.
2. Excellent knowledge of user-centered design principles.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
4. Ability to work with large teams and a variety of stakeholders.
5. Understanding of design quality standards.
6. Effective leadership and management skills.

5+ years proven experience in a similar role, with a strong background in digital product management.

Sephora offers a comprehensive benefits package, including opportunities for professional development, a collaborative work environment, and the chance to work with a leading brand in the luxury beauty sector.

Sephora fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity, encouraging employees to bring their unique perspectives and creativity to the table. The company values collaboration and aims to create an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the brand's success.