- Location
- Pontoise Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Clarins
Founded in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins, Clarins is a family-owned beauty house renowned for its plant-inspired skincare, makeup and spa expertise. Combining scientific research with a close understanding of customers’ needs, the brand has built an international presence while preserving its French heritage. As an employer, Clarins brings together specialists across research, product development, manufacturing, retail and corporate functions, united by a commitment to quality and service. Its emphasis on responsible beauty, innovation and long-term stewardship offers a distinctive professional environment for those seeking to contribute to an established beauty house with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Clarins seeks an Applications Build and Run Manager to oversee the maintenance, operation, and support of industrial applications across manufacturing facilities. The role combines operational excellence with project leadership, ensuring application availability, reliability, and performance while coordinating technical teams and business stakeholders. Based in Pontoise (Île-de-France), this permanent position reports to IT leadership and requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise and strategic project governance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure daily operational stability and maintenance of industrial applications; execute RUN activities including application maintenance, production support, and incident management
- Administer application systems and monitor production windows to maintain agreed service levels; identify technical incidents, participate in root cause analysis, and develop remediation strategies
- Manage IT service providers handling application support and operations; oversee vendor performance and coordination
- Evaluate coherence of IT developments and projects aligned with business objectives and technical architecture
- Lead or participate in software selection and custom application development decisions, contributing business and technical perspectives
- Pilot or manage project delivery in internal, fixed-price, time-and-materials, or hybrid engagement models
- Supervise and animate project committees (functional, governance, steering); maintain documentation and drive alignment across stakeholders
- Develop or validate technical specifications and requirements; ensure alignment with business specifications, technical architecture, and security standards
- Monitor project timelines and quality deliverables; ensure adherence to agreed milestones and acceptance criteria
- Oversee application change management and releases; design and execute technical test plans, participate in business testing, and conduct production deployments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Bac+5) in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent from an engineering school or university master's programme
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in IT support, application management, or operational roles
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and database management
- Demonstrated experience in change management and project delivery methodologies
- Fluent English (strongly preferred)
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills; synthetic, proactive mindset
- Client-oriented and results-focused approach
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in IT support, application administration, or operational IT roles; demonstrated expertise in managing applications across production environments and coordinating cross-functional technical teams.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac+5) from an engineering school or university master's programme in computer science, software engineering, or related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Pontoise, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
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Benefits
Attractive compensation with profit-sharing and employee stock ownership programme; health insurance, retirement benefits, transportation allowances, sports and cultural benefits; employee stock ownership plan (CSE); product allowances; company restaurant; up to 2 days of remote work per week (after 4 months tenure); unlimited access to digital learning platform; rich internal training and development opportunities.
Culture
As a family-owned French beauty group, Clarins combines an entrepreneurial spirit with a culture rooted in botanical expertise, scientific innovation and close attention to customers. Its workplace values collaboration, the transmission of know-how and a shared commitment to responsible beauty, connecting professional excellence with care for people and nature.
About Cerulean
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