Global Network Engineering Leader — Retail & Enterprise

SEPHORA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora seeks a Senior Manager, Network Retail & Corporate Engineering to lead architecture, automation, and modernization of Sephora's global retail and corporate network. You will drive scalable, secure networking across stores and corporate environments, shaping IaC and GenAI-driven operations.

You will manage a high-performing global team, own CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and partner with Security, Cloud, and Retail Technology to deliver transformative programs that improve stability, speed, and

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 teams.
• Deep technical expertise across SD-WAN, routing, switching, wireless, and network security platforms including multi-cloud networking.
• Proven financial acumen in managing large CAPEX/OPEX budgets.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Network Strategy across retail and corporate environments.
• Drive Automation & AI Innovation with IaC and GenAI-driven operations.
• Manage Financial Planning including CAPEX and OPEX budgeting and vendor management.
• Develop Strategic Roadmaps for cloud networking, wireless transformation, and operational automation.
• Lead Cross-Functional Partnerships with Security, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, and Retail Technology teams.
• Oversee Incident & Change Governance for mission-critical services.

Skills

Network engineering

Leadership

Executive communication

Budget management

IaC / AIOps

Tools

VMware SD-WAN

Cisco

HPE/Aruba

Palo Alto

Azure

GCP

OCI

Job description

Sephora seeks a Senior Manager, Network Retail & Corporate Engineering to lead architecture, automation, and modernization of Sephora's global retail and corporate network. You will drive scalable, secure networking across stores and corporate environments, shaping IaC and GenAI-driven operations.

You will manage a high-performing global team, own CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and partner with Security, Cloud, and Retail Technology to deliver transformative programs that improve stability, speed, and