Sephora Senior Manager, Network Retail & Corporate Engineering
- Location
- San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $205,200–228,000/year
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
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.
Sephora seeks Senior Manager, Network Retail & Corporate Engineering in San Francisco, CA—leadership role overseeing global enterprise network infrastructure modernization.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise network strategy and oversee architecture, engineering, and lifecycle management of SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, wireless, DNS, load balancing, and network security services across retail and corporate environments
- Advance Infrastructure as Code, automation frameworks, and GenAI/Agentic AI-driven operational capabilities to improve efficiency, self-healing, and service resiliency
- Own CAPEX and OPEX budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, and cost optimization aligned to business priorities
- Shape modernization plans for cloud networking, wireless transformation, retail infrastructure resiliency, and operational automation
- Collaborate with Security, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, Retail Technology, and Digital teams to deliver scalable, highly available solutions
- Direct major incident response, problem management, change governance, and operational readiness for mission-critical retail and enterprise services
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive network engineering experience in retail or large-scale enterprise environments
- Hands-on expertise with SD-WAN, routing/switching, wireless, and network security platforms
- 5–10 years of leadership experience managing global onshore and offshore engineering teams
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing organizations and drive accountability and innovation
- Deep technical expertise across VMware SD-WAN (VeloCloud), Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Palo Alto, and multi-cloud networking (Azure, GCP, OCI)
- Hands-on Infrastructure as Code and AIOps platform experience
- Proven financial acumen in managing large-scale CAPEX and OPEX budgets within complex enterprise environments
- Strong executive communication skills with ability to influence strategy and align technology initiatives to business outcomes
Skills
Experience
15+ years of progressive network engineering experience in retail or large-scale enterprise environments, with 5–10 years of leadership experience managing global onshore and offshore engineering teams. Demonstrated success leading high-performing organizations, managing complex transformation initiatives, and delivering enterprise-scale network modernization programs in fast-paced environments.
Workplace
This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 205,200 to USD 228,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance fully covered; competitive 401k with 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; Student Debt Retirement plan; PTO and flexible work arrangements; protected leave; access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement; 30% merchandise and services discount; free product gratis opportunities; flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products; free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse; volunteer and donation matching.
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.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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