Sephora Enterprise Architect

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define, document, and maintain the overall enterprise architecture blueprint for China, ensuring alignment with business strategy and global standards
• Lead systematic design and review of all internal IT systems across Digital (e-commerce, mobile apps, CRM), Data (analytics, CDP), Retail (POS, store systems, inventory), Supply Chain (WMS, TMS, demand planning), Finance (ERP, budgeting), and HR (HCM, payroll)
• Evaluate and optimize system integrations, APIs, and data flows to improve efficiency, reduce technical debt, and enable seamless omnichannel experiences
• Establish integration patterns, middleware strategies, and data governance frameworks to support real-time decision making and business growth
• Act as the primary architectural liaison with Global Enterprise Architecture, staying abreast of latest global guidelines, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps
• Adapt and localize global standards for China's unique regulatory, market, and operational requirements, ensuring compliance while maintaining architectural coherence
• Facilitate architecture alignment across all China IT functions, driving consensus on principles, patterns, and technology choices
• Lead architecture review boards, design authority sessions, and solutioning workshops with business stakeholders to ensure early and continuous alignment
• Champion architectural modernization initiatives (microservices, event-driven architectures) to support business scalability and innovation
• Mentor internal teams on architecture best practices, promoting a culture of disciplined design and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, system integration, and application development, with at least 5 years in a senior architecture role
• Proven track record in retail industry (preferably beauty, FMCG, or luxury) with deep understanding of retail operations, omnichannel, and supply chain dynamics
• Extensive experience working in multinational companies (MNCs), with demonstrated ability to navigate China-global communication and collaboration workflows
• Prior exposure to China-specific digital ecosystems (WeChat, Tmall, Douyin, etc.) and local regulatory environments
• Deep knowledge of modern enterprise integration patterns (ESB, API gateway, event streaming, microservices) and data architectures (data lakes, warehouses, real-time pipelines)
• Experience with digital transformation in retail, including AI/ML, personalization, and e-commerce
• Familiarity with key retail systems (SAP, Blue Yonder, Salesforce, Adobe) and cloud platforms (Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and data privacy (PIPL, GDPR) as they relate to architectural design
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Relevant certifications (TOGAF, Alibaba Cloud Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) highly regarded

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, system integration, and application development, with at least 5 years in a senior architecture leadership role. Proven track record in the retail industry (preferably beauty, FMCG, or luxury goods) with deep understanding of retail operations, omnichannel strategy, and supply chain dynamics. Extensive experience in multinational corporations (MNCs) with demonstrated ability to navigate China-global communication workflows, cultural nuances, and decision-making processes. Prior exposure to China-specific digital ecosystems (WeChat, Tmall, Douyin) and local regulatory requirements is essential.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required. A Master's degree or MBA is preferred. Relevant professional certifications such as TOGAF, Alibaba Cloud Architect Certification, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly regarded.

Workplace

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

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