Sephora Release Train Engineer

Neuilly-sur-Seine • France

Monday, January 19, 2026

Sephora, a trailblazer in the prestige beauty industry since its founding in 1969 in Limoges, France, is a part of the renowned LVMH Group since 1997. As a leading global beauty retailer, Sephora is committed to fostering a world of inspiration and inclusion, offering a diverse range of products from nearly 500 brands, including its own Sephora Collection. With a workforce of 56,000 employees across 35 countries, Sephora connects customers and beauty brands within the world’s most vibrant beauty community.

1. Manage and optimize the flow of value across the program using agile tools such as JIRA, JIRA Align, and Confluence.
2. Establish and communicate annual calendars for Sprints, Program Increments (PI), and System Demos.
3. Facilitate PI Planning preparation and coordinate plan preparation and PI scenarioization.
4. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt Workshops, and ART Sync.
5. Aggregate team PI objectives into program PI objectives for visibility and transparency.
6. Assist in managing risks and dependencies during ART Sync and PI Planning.
7. Report progress to Lean Portfolio Management and Release Management.
8. Foster continuous improvement through Inspect and Adapt workshops.
9. Train leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in agile practices and mindset.
10. Collaborate with Product Management and Product Owners to ensure alignment of strategy and execution.

1. Minimum of 5 years' experience in Agile project management, including at least 2 years as a Release Train Engineer or similar role.
2. Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar field.
3. SAFe RTE (Release Train Engineer) certification preferred.
4. Strong knowledge of e-commerce systems, mobile applications, OMS, and CRM.

1. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
2. Ability to influence and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
3. Attention to detail, organization, and thoroughness.
4. Problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in Agile project management, including at least 2 years as a Release Train Engineer or similar role.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar field.

Sephora offers comprehensive medical benefits, generous vacation and holiday time off, an employee discount, and free beauty product gifts from brand partners.

Sephora celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. The company fosters a culture of personal development and leadership, encouraging innovation and evolution within a supportive community.