Sephora Retail Product Owner

Neuilly-sur-Seine • France

Friday, April 18, 2025

Sephora, a distinguished member of the LVMH family, stands as a global leader in the selective distribution of prestige beauty products. With a presence in 35 markets and over 3,000 stores worldwide, Sephora is renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence. As an employer, Sephora fosters an environment where creativity and individuality are celebrated, offering employees the opportunity to grow and excel within a supportive and dynamic workplace.

1. Define the vision for the Retail Product across the Sephora network.
2. Construct and prioritize the product backlog.
3. Draft User Stories in collaboration with the agile team.
4. Define digital KPIs and usage targets with Business Owners and evaluate their success.
5. Plan and prepare sprints in alignment with the digital roadmap priorities.
6. Coordinate developers, experts, and testers in collaboration with IT teams.
7. Participate in agile rituals such as Daily, Grooming, Sprint Planning, and Demo sessions.
8. Qualify and distribute necessary functional adjustments and bug fixes.
9. Define acceptance criteria for each User Story and validate the quality of delivery.
10. Propose enhancements for the Retail Product vision with the Product Manager and other Product Owners.
11. Assist Business Owners in defining, clarifying, and prioritizing their needs.
12. Promote the features of Sephora's Core Model.

1. Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in a Retail Project environment, including at least 3 years as a Product Owner.
2. Proficiency in English due to the international context of the role.

1. Strong understanding of Retail challenges and holistic view of store processes such as Checkout, Pricing, Inventory Management, Operations, and Reporting.
2. Basic knowledge of Retail technologies including Point of Sale (POS), labelling, and mobile applications.
3. High sensitivity to digital business and capability to work on new international projects.
4. Autonomy, methodical approach, and rigor.
5. Excellent listening and communication skills with the ability to interact with multiple stakeholders and coordinate complex, high-visibility projects.
6. Mastery of agile methodologies, particularly SCRUM.
7. Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

A minimum of 5 years in project management within a Retail Project environment, with at least 3 years as a Product Owner.

Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Sephora offers a collaborative environment with talented teams, continuous learning opportunities, and personalized career development plans.

Sephora's culture is rooted in innovation and inclusivity, promoting a workplace where diversity is celebrated and creativity is encouraged. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora is committed to reimagining the future of beauty, providing a platform for employees to express their individuality and contribute to a global impact.