Sephora Senior Manager, Performance Media Technical Operations

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Location
San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Compensation
$155,975–174,325/year
Department
E-Commerce, Digital & Data Analytics
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
Apr 23, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer known for its expansive assortment of cosmetics, fragrance and skincare brands and for cultivating an inclusive, discovery-driven retail experience. Operating within the LVMH group, Sephora combines retail innovation, strong brand partnerships and data-driven commerce to deliver differentiated customer experiences across stores and digital channels.

Sephora — Senior Manager, Performance Media Technical Operations (Hybrid) in San Francisco, CA. Lead the martech roadmap for paid media and integrations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define and own the annual Performance Media marketing technology roadmap, aligning initiatives to omni‑channel sales and new client acquisition goals.
  • Drive delivery of martech projects in partnership with Product and Engineering, managing timelines, milestones and outcome measurement.
  • Ensure stability, continuity and maintenance of core paid‑media technical infrastructure, including tags, SDKs, APIs and integrations.
  • Support and evaluate major Performance Media RFPs (e.g., MMP and publisher assessments) and partner selection processes.
  • Collaborate with agencies and channel leads (Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, Affiliate, Brand Media, RMN) to ensure data fidelity and technical execution.
  • Translate technical requirements and tradeoffs into clear recommendations for commercial stakeholders and cross‑functional partners.
  • Monitor privacy, consent management and evolving regulatory requirements and coordinate with Legal, Data Privacy and Info‑Security stakeholders.
  • Champion scalable solutions that link online and offline performance measurement and contribute to continuous operational improvement.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in digital media, ad‑tech integrations or marketing technology operations.
  • Proven track record building and evolving technology roadmaps from ideation through delivery and maturity.
  • Practical experience participating in or supporting RFP processes with internal and external partners.
  • Strong analytical, data‑driven mindset with rigorous attention to data integrity and measurement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical concepts to business audiences.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience; adaptable, solutions‑oriented and highly organized.

Skills

Google Marketing Platform Meta TikTok Snapchat MMPs SDKs APIs pixels RMN Microsoft Office

Experience

At least 5+ years of hands‑on experience in digital media, ad‑tech integrations and marketing technology stacks, including ownership of technical projects and vendor evaluations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Workplace

This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 155,975 to USD 174,325 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage; employer‑paid disability and life insurance; 401(k) with 4% match; FSA/HSA; Student Debt Retirement plan (401k match eligibility); PTO and protected leave; tuition reimbursement; 30% merchandise discount, product gratis and LVMH flash sale access; free mental health and financial coaching via Modern Health and Financial Finesse; volunteer and donation matching.

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, discovery‑led workplace that emphasizes diversity, innovation and career development. Employees operate in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where data‑driven decision making and cross‑functional partnership are central to delivering differentiated retail and digital experiences.

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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