Sr. Program Manager, Supply Chain and Merchandising Systems

SEPHORA; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Wealth

Balance

Growth

Perks

Support

Job summary

Sephora in San Francisco seeks a Senior Program Manager, Supply Chain and Merchandising Systems to lead complex, multi-year transformations across supply chain, distribution, retail technology and enterprise platforms.

You will design AI-enabled workflows, manage risks and dependencies, and mentor PMs while delivering integrated planning, governance and execution with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• 7+ years Project / Program Management experience focused on Supply Chain/Merchandising and Operational areas.
• 7+ years experience in leading teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and process – oriented skills.
• Track record of successfully delivering large scale projects and programs driving execution, collaboration, risk management, process improvements, fiscal governance and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Annual roadmap planning and dependency identification.
• Portfolio reporting and statusing.
• Partner with IT Budget governance to facilitate budget reporting and health, partnering on course correction with Governance and Build teams as appropriate.
• Leverage AI-powered analytics, risk modeling, scenario planning, and automated reporting to improve portfolio visibility, resource allocation, and delivery outcomes.
• Mentor Program and Project Managers on PMO standards, delivery excellence, AI-first ways of working, and adoption of AI-assisted delivery management practices.
• Drive continuous process improvements across teams through AI-enabled analysis, best-practice identification, workflow optimization, and governance automation.
• Manage strategic multi-year initiatives focused on Retail and Martech.
• Provide end-to-end leadership across all phases of the program, including planning, roadmap development, financial management, operational readiness, risk management, executive governance, and cross-functional execution.
• Partner closely with Retail, Martech, Product, Engineering, Architecture, and senior business leadership to manage dependencies, drive decisions, and ensure successful delivery of key program outcomes.
• Utilize AI-driven insights to identify risks, model delivery scenarios, optimize resources, improve forecasting accuracy, and generate executive recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Drive adoption of AI-first program management methodologies, including AI-assisted planning, intelligent reporting, automated governance processes, and agentic delivery workflows.
• Define and monitor delivery, operational, financial, and transformation metrics; leverage AI to identify opportunities for process improvement, productivity gains, cost optimization, and continuous enhancement across Sephora's Supply Chain portfolio.
• Champion organizational adoption of modern delivery frameworks, including Agentic SDLC practices, helping redefine how strategic initiatives are planned, executed, measured, and communicated.

Skills

Program Management

Agile practices

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job ID: 298694

Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)

Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)

Position Type: Regular

Job Function: Information Technology

Work Location: Hybrid-San Francisco Office

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At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Your Role at Sephora

Ready for a career glow up? The Senior Program Manager, Supply Chain and Merchandising Systems, leads complex, multi-year business and technology transformations across supply chain, distribution, transportation, merchandising and enterprise platforms. The role owns integrated planning, financial governance, dependency management, risk management, operational readiness, executive reporting and cross-functional execution.

This is a hands‑on, AI‑enabled program leadership role. The Senior Program Manager will design and use agent‑assisted workflows to collect and synthesize delivery information, maintain risks, actions, issues and dependencies, identify schedule and financial variance, prepare decision briefs and executive reporting, monitor commitments, and support scenario‑based planning. The role will determine which activities can be delegated to agents, which should use deterministic automation, and which decisions must remain human‑owned.

The Senior Program Manager remains accountable for the accuracy, confidentiality, traceability and business outcomes of AI‑assisted work. The role will establish appropriate source controls, human approval points, output validation, auditability and escalation practices. As a people leader, the Senior Program Manager will develop the team’s ability to use agents responsibly and translate successful workflows into reusable PMO standards.

What You’ll Do

• Annual roadmap planning and dependency identification
• Portfolio reporting and statusing
• Partner w/ IT Budget governance to facilitate budget reporting and health, partnering on course correction w/ Governance and Build teams as appropriate
• Leverage AI‑powered analytics, risk modeling, scenario planning, and automated reporting to improve portfolio visibility, resource allocation, and delivery outcomes.
• Mentor Program and Project Managers on PMO standards, delivery excellence, AI‑first ways of working, and adoption of AI‑assisted delivery management practices.
• Drive continuous process improvements across teams through AI‑enabled analysis, best‑practice identification, workflow optimization, and governance automation.
• Manage strategic multi‑year initiatives focused on Retail and Martech.
• Provide end‑to‑end leadership across all phases of the program, including planning, roadmap development, financial management, operational readiness, risk management, executive governance, and cross‑functional execution.
• Partner closely with Retail, Martech, Product, Engineering, Architecture, and senior business leadership to manage dependencies, drive decisions, and ensure successful delivery of key program outcomes.
• Utilize AI‑driven insights to identify risks, model delivery scenarios, optimize resources, improve forecasting accuracy, and generate executive recommendations that support strategic decision‑making.
• Drive adoption of AI‑first program management methodologies, including AI‑assisted planning, intelligent reporting, automated governance processes, and agentic delivery workflows.
• Define and monitor delivery, operational, financial, and transformation metrics; leverage AI to identify opportunities for process improvement, productivity gains, cost optimization, and continuous enhancement across Sephora's Supply Chain portfolio.
• Champion organizational adoption of modern delivery frameworks, including Agentic SDLC practices, helping redefine how strategic initiatives are planned, executed, measured, and communicated.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years Project / Program Management experience focused on Supply Chain/Merchandising and Operational areas. Software Development life cycle and a key understanding or Program Management and agile practices necessary
• 7+ years experience in leading teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and process – oriented skills.
• Track record of successfully delivering large scale projects and programs driving execution, collaboration, risk management, process improvements, fiscal governance and timely delivery.
• Proven experience in communication, negotiation and facilitation skills and the ability to work with various levels of the organization

What You’ll Get

The annual base salary range for this position is $205,200.00 - $228,000.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non‑discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.This job will be posted for a minimum of five days.

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.

Rewards As Unique As You

Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance. You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
• Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
• Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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