CDI - Directeur Data Science & IA (F/H/X)

Drive the overall deployment, industrialization and maintenance of AI solutions across regions (NorAm, EME, SEA, Latam, Chine)

• Declinate Sephora’s AI strategy into AI concrete assets, relying on several muti-experts (AI experts, Data Engineers, ML Ops, LLMOps …) teams led by AI Leads, which directly report to them

• Orchestrate, challenge and act the design of AI solutions that match the best with defined AI strategy: assess both in-house and on-the-shelf options which are the most relevant for Sephora

• Assure AI models scalability by defining a relevant development framework and building reusable core models algorithms

• Define monitoring standards (MLOps, LLMOps…) to guarantee reliability and performance of AI systems in production environments

• Provide strong leadership to AI, data science, and related teams, setting direction, developing capabilities, and fostering high standards of delivery

• Secure consistency across all AI developments made by the Global & EME AI Factory resources

• Define make or buy strategy and select most valuable AI partners to accompany Sephora in its strategic AI priorities

• Encourage ethical AI practices, comply with data privacy and regulatory standards throughout projects in collaboration with the Data Governance & Legal Department

• Foster innovation to make Sephora an actor of reference regarding the use of AI

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, or related fields, including significant experience in leadership roles

• Demonstrated track record of delivering AI strategies in complex, large-scale organizations

• Strong expertise in AI technologies and methods, with the ability to connect technical capabilities to business outcomes

• Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams and driving execution across multiple stakeholders and functions

• Proven ability to manage AI programs from strategy through deployment and scale-up

• Strong understanding of data, technology, and governance requirements associated with enterprise AI adoption

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership

• Experience in retail, consumer, digital, or omnichannel environments is a plus

• Master GCP stack and additional solutions of reference in the domain of Data Science and AI

• Fluent in English

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With 50,000 employees in 35 countries, including 13,000 in Europe, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world’s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare… and much more, At Sephora, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.