Global Network & AI-Driven Modernization Leader

SEPHORA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Manager, Network Retail & Corporate Engineering to architect and lead the global retail and corporate network modernization.

You will drive IaC, automation, and GenAI-driven ops, manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and partner with Security, Cloud, Retail Technology, and Digital teams to deliver scalable, resilient network solutions across stores and corporate environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive network engineering experience in retail or large-scale enterprise environments.
• 5–10 years of leadership experience managing global onshore and offshore engineering teams.
• Deep technical expertise across VMware SD-WAN (VeloCloud), Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Palo Alto, and multi-cloud networking (Azure, GCP, OCI) with hands-on IaC and AIOps platform experience.
• Proven financial acumen in managing large-scale CAPEX and OPEX budgets within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence strategy across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Preferred certifications: CCIP/CCNP/CCIE, Aruba, Palo Alto, Azure, GCP, OCI, or VMware SD-WAN (VeloCloud).

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Network Strategy across SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, wireless, DNS, load balancing, and network security services.
• Drive Automation & AI Innovation with IaC, automation frameworks, and GenAI-driven operational capabilities.
• Manage Financial Planning including CAPEX/OPEX budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, and cost optimization.
• Develop Strategic Roadmaps for cloud networking and retail infrastructure modernization.
• Lead Cross-Functional Partnerships with Security, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, Retail Technology, and Digital teams.
• Oversee Incident & Change Governance for mission-critical retail and enterprise services.

Skills

SD-WAN

Routing & Switching

Wireless Networking

Network Security

Infrastructure as Code

GenAI/Agentic AI

Leadership

Executive Communication

Cloud Networking

Observability

Education

CCIP/CCNP/CCIE, Aruba, Palo Alto, Azure, GCP, OCI or VMware SD-WAN certs

Tools

VMware SD-WAN (VeloCloud)

Cisco

HPE/Aruba

Palo Alto

Azure

GCP

OCI

Job description

Sephora in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Manager, Network Retail & Corporate Engineering to architect and lead the global retail and corporate network modernization.

You will drive IaC, automation, and GenAI-driven ops, manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and partner with Security, Cloud, Retail Technology, and Digital teams to deliver scalable, resilient network solutions across stores and corporate environments.