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SEPHORA

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Paris

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in Agile project management, 2+ as a Release Train Engineer, strong e-commerce/OMS/CRM knowledge, leadership skills, SAFe RTE certification preferred, and a relevant degree.
  • You will manage value flow, facilitate Agile ceremonies, oversee risks and dependencies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment between teams and product management.

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience in Agile project management, including at least 2 years as a Release Train Engineer or similar role.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of e-commerce systems, mobile applications, OMS, and CRM.
  • Experience with Agile project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, JIRA Align, or similar).
  • Leadership Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
  • Ability to influence and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Certifications:
  • SAFe RTE (Release Train Engineer) certification preferred.
  • Other Agile certifications (CSM, PMP, etc.) are a plus.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar field.
  • Personal Qualities:
  • Leadership and ability to motivate team members.
  • Attention to detail, organization, and thoroughness.
  • Ability to solve complex problems.
  • Adaptability and flexibility in the face of change.
  • Willingness to learn and stay updated on technological advancements.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and Optimize Value Flow:
  • Manage and optimize the flow of value across the program using the PI Board, Risks Board, and tools provided to the RTE in managing the agile train (primarily JIRA, JIRA Align, Confluence).
  • Establish and communicate annual calendars for Sprints, Program Increments (PI), Inspect & Adapt Workshops, and System Demos.
  • Facilitate PI Planning preparation by fostering the preparation of the Program Vision and Program Backlog.
  • Coordinate plan preparation and PI scenarioization.
  • Facilitate Agile Ceremonies:
  • Facilitate PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt Workshops, ART Sync, and system demos (to be implemented in the Sephora context).
  • Aggregate team PI objectives into program PI objectives and publish them for visibility and transparency.
  • Aid in economic decision-making by facilitating feature and enabler estimation by teams and consolidating them at the portfolio level.
  • Work in concert with the business owner (binomial) in managing instances.
  • Participate in the logistical preparation of PIs in physical form.
  • Manage Risks and Dependencies:
  • Assist in managing risks and dependencies, primarily during ART Sync and PI Planning.
  • Report progress to Lean Portfolio Management and Release Management as well as IT and product directors and support related activities.
  • Understand and operate within the ART budget, work with delivery managers and scrum to ascertain team capacity necessary to implement Epics, and provide recommendations on resources to resolve critical bottlenecks.
  • Continual Improvement:
  • Foster continuous improvement through Inspect and Adapt workshops and support PI retrospectives.
  • Assess the agility and maturity level of the program and aid in its improvement (e.g., conducting team assessments).
  • Train leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in agile practices and mindset at scale.
  • Implement necessary action plans, in collaboration with other trains, to improve team maturity.
  • Collaborate with your manager and the transformation director to monitor the delivery plan for new processes.
  • Shared Responsibilities (Collaboration):
  • Validate the availability of features before they enter the "Feature Backlog" state of the feature board.
  • Work with Product Management and Product Owners to ensure end-to-end alignment of strategy and execution.
  • Encourage collaboration between teams, at the product level (PM, SA), or Feature team (PO, Techlead, Lead, Dev), and the future system team (currently a cross-functional release team or release management functions carried out by other functions as well as ops integrated within the Digital Operations department).
  • Escalate and track obstacles with Release Management and product managers (IT and Products) to address irritants as quickly as possible (for example, in case of obstacles discovered during ART Sync).

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Release Train Engineer (RTE) at Sephora?

The primary responsibility of the RTE is to lead and orchestrate an Agile Release Train (ART) on Sephora's Digital, CRM, and Omni platform, ensuring flawless execution of delivery processes and maximizing delivered value.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 5 years' experience in Agile project management is required, including at least 2 years as a Release Train Engineer or in a similar role.

What tools will the RTE be expected to use?

The RTE is expected to use Agile project management tools such as JIRA, JIRA Align, and Confluence to manage the flow of value across the program.

What types of systems will the RTE be overseeing within this role?

The RTE will oversee approximately 10 products integrating systems such as e-commerce, mobile applications, OMS (Order Management System), loyalty and promotion platforms, and more.

Are there any specific certifications preferred for this role?

Yes, a SAFe RTE (Release Train Engineer) certification is preferred, along with other Agile certifications such as CSM or PMP being a plus.

What personal qualities are essential for a successful RTE at Sephora?

Essential personal qualities include leadership and the ability to motivate team members, attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

Will the RTE be involved in training teams in Agile practices?

Yes, the RTE will be responsible for training leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in agile practices and mindset at scale.

Is there an emphasis on continual improvement within the role?

Yes, the role emphasizes fostering continuous improvement through Inspect and Adapt workshops and supporting PI retrospectives.

What is the work culture like at Sephora?

The work culture at Sephora promotes creativity, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to reimagining the future of beauty, with a strong focus on personal and professional development.

What aspects of the job make it appealing for potential candidates?

The job offers the opportunity to work with talented teams, access to personalized career development plans, and the chance to be part of a globally recognized brand committed to innovation in the beauty industry.

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SEPHORA

Reimagine your future, with Sephora

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Sephora, we stand together and we stand for something more since 1969. For empowerment, for exploration, for the opportunity to impact people’s lives through the unlimited power of beauty. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora’s excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit have made us the world’s leading beauty retailer growing twice faster than the market. With our 3 000 stores & corners in 36 markets and our 31 websites, we offer clients a unique retail experience with innovative services and nearly 300 beauty brands including Sephora’s own brand, Sephora Collection. Beautifying people’s lives is a full-time challenge that our more than 46 000 passionate in-store and Head Office team members tackle every day. At Sephora, you can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. Sparked by energy and excitement, our passion is contagious. So if you are ready to make your mark at a leading global retailer and belong to something beautiful, join us and reimagine your future, with Sephora.