Belong to Something Beautiful
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? As
Director, Enterprise Architecture , you’ll be driving and managing enterprise-wide architectural solutions that power Sephora’s digital transformation. The work you do will impact beauty, as you design and implement innovative technology strategies that enhance how millions of clients experience beauty every day. You’ll manage a team that’s united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about leveraging cutting‑edge technology to create seamless, scalable solutions for our digital and e‑commerce platforms.
What You’ll Do
Lead Enterprise Architecture Strategy.
Design and implement the enterprise architecture for our e‑commerce platform, aligning architectural strategies with business goals to ensure scalable, secure solutions that meet performance requirements and guide architecture decisions across teams and projects.
Collaborate Across Functions.
Partner with product, operations, and customer experience teams to ensure architectural solutions support business objectives and enhance user experiences, aligning IT strategies with business needs.
Mentor and Develop Your Team.
Provide leadership and guidance to a team of Enterprise Architects and IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence while developing the next generation of technology leaders.
Establish Best Practices.
Develop and enforce standards and guidelines for system architecture, data governance, and cybersecurity across the organization to ensure consistency and security.
Drive Continuous Improvement.
Monitor and assess the performance of IT systems and architectures, identifying areas for optimization and overseeing implementation of changes to enhance performance and efficiency.
Integrate Emerging Technologies.
Evaluate and oversee the integration of new technologies and tools into our existing infrastructure, managing vendor relationships and ensuring seamless integration with minimal disruption to operations.
What You’ll Bring
Extensive Architecture Expertise.
10+ years of experience as an IT Architect with deep knowledge of enterprise architecture design, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, API integration, and both RDBMS and modern NoSQL database designs.
Digital and E‑commerce Experience.
15+ years of experience with digital and e‑commerce platforms, including expertise in e‑commerce ecosystems, loyalty programs, payments, and promotions that drive customer engagement.
Technical Leadership Skills.
Proven ability to lead enterprise architecture teams, communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, and align technology strategy with business goals while fostering cross‑functional collaboration.
Strategic and Analytical Mindset.
Strong capabilities in strategic planning, problem‑solving in complex IT environments, decision‑making under uncertainty, and developing long‑term IT vision and roadmaps that support business transformation.
Security and Compliance Knowledge.
Understanding of data governance, security best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements including PCI DSS and GDPR to ensure enterprise solutions meet industry standards.
Modern Development Practices.
Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices, system design and architecture review, and object‑oriented programming principles to drive infrastructure modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Get The annual base salary range for this position is $235,980.00–$262,200.00. 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 official days.
CaringCommunity.
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.
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 to 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.
Join Us and Belong to Something Beautiful Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969. The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends. The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn. With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients. At every touchpoint with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.
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Your Role at Sephora Ready for a career glow up? As
Director, Enterprise Architecture , you’ll be driving and managing enterprise-wide architectural solutions that power Sephora’s digital transformation. The work you do will impact beauty, as you design and implement innovative technology strategies that enhance how millions of clients experience beauty every day. You’ll manage a team that’s united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about leveraging cutting‑edge technology to create seamless, scalable solutions for our digital and e‑commerce platforms.
What You’ll Do
Lead Enterprise Architecture Strategy.
Design and implement the enterprise architecture for our e‑commerce platform, aligning architectural strategies with business goals to ensure scalable, secure solutions that meet performance requirements and guide architecture decisions across teams and projects.
Collaborate Across Functions.
Partner with product, operations, and customer experience teams to ensure architectural solutions support business objectives and enhance user experiences, aligning IT strategies with business needs.
Mentor and Develop Your Team.
Provide leadership and guidance to a team of Enterprise Architects and IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence while developing the next generation of technology leaders.
Establish Best Practices.
Develop and enforce standards and guidelines for system architecture, data governance, and cybersecurity across the organization to ensure consistency and security.
Drive Continuous Improvement.
Monitor and assess the performance of IT systems and architectures, identifying areas for optimization and overseeing implementation of changes to enhance performance and efficiency.
Integrate Emerging Technologies.
Evaluate and oversee the integration of new technologies and tools into our existing infrastructure, managing vendor relationships and ensuring seamless integration with minimal disruption to operations.
What You’ll Bring
Extensive Architecture Expertise.
10+ years of experience as an IT Architect with deep knowledge of enterprise architecture design, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, API integration, and both RDBMS and modern NoSQL database designs.
Digital and E‑commerce Experience.
15+ years of experience with digital and e‑commerce platforms, including expertise in e‑commerce ecosystems, loyalty programs, payments, and promotions that drive customer engagement.
Technical Leadership Skills.
Proven ability to lead enterprise architecture teams, communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, and align technology strategy with business goals while fostering cross‑functional collaboration.
Strategic and Analytical Mindset.
Strong capabilities in strategic planning, problem‑solving in complex IT environments, decision‑making under uncertainty, and developing long‑term IT vision and roadmaps that support business transformation.
Security and Compliance Knowledge.
Understanding of data governance, security best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements including PCI DSS and GDPR to ensure enterprise solutions meet industry standards.
Modern Development Practices.
Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices, system design and architecture review, and object‑oriented programming principles to drive infrastructure modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Get The annual base salary range for this position is $235,980.00–$262,200.00. 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 official days.
CaringCommunity.
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.
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 to 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.
Join Us and Belong to Something Beautiful Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969. The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends. The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn. With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients. At every touchpoint with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.
#J-18808-Ljbffr