CDI - Chef de projet Merchant (F/H/X)

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CDI - Chef de projet Merchant (F/H/X)

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At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose and values.

Within the framework of the change to our operating model, the merchant project manager is responsible for the creation, implementation, and optimization of processes within the offer team. He is responsible for providing project teams coordination, recommendations, and oversight of various projects to ensure they align with the Sephora’s strategic goals and objectives. This role involves implementing standardized project management processes, facilitating communication and collaboration between project teams, and assisting in the efficient allocation of resources. The projects will be around Sephora Europe Merchandising Strategy.

The position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions :

Key Projects :

• The Merchant Project Manager will tackle are around Sephora Merchandising Strategy / Vision
• Key transformation projects
• Definition of our 3 years strategic plan & priorities
• Within these projects, he will work closely with other departments that have a strong link with merchandising teams (marketing, supply chain, finance, IT,…) but also will help coordinate the different teams within merchandising (brand partnership, category management & RGM)

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management Governance: Develop and maintain project management follow-up, methodologies, and standards. Ensure that projects follow established guidelines, that decision are correctly cascading to project teams.

• Project Planning and Scheduling: Collaborate with project managers to create detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones. Gather KPIs, consolidate data, monitor tasks progress and provide support on potential bottlenecks or delays. Challenge teams and implement risk management strategies to mitigate project risks.

• Resource Management: Assist in resource allocation and capacity planning across various projects. Monitor resource utilization and work with project managers to optimize resource allocation.

• Reporting, Performance Analysis and SteerCo organization: Update governance and key stakeholders by preparing regular status reports, executive summaries, dashboards.

• Communication and Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and executives. Organize meetings, workshops, and reviews to ensure alignment and clear understanding of project goals.

• Interface with brands

In charge of coordinating transformation-related issues with key contacts (General Manager, PMO, Sales Director) to align organizations and processes.

• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to improve project management practices, processes, and methodologies. Participate in lessons learned sessions and share insights to enhance future project success.

Do not hesitate to apply if you have… or if you are …

-         +8 years of experience, ideally in a top consulting company

-         Appeal to consumer goods and beauty industries

-         Engages & Inspires: 
           -Excellent communication skills & interpersonal skills
              -Experience managing senior leadership, influencing and collaborating with cross-geos / functions stakeholders

-         Strategic Vision & Drive for results: 
            -Ability to manage both strategic view and detailed operation. 
            -Strong curiosity and ability to think creatively to bring inspirations & share best practices from within and outside, combined with great analytical skills

-         Agility and manages ambiguity: 
            -Ability to navigate and deliver results in matrix international environments and bring recommendations without having the full picture in hand.

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy… 

·        The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.  

·        The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.

·        The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. At Sephora we are a community of 52,000 passionate team members across 34 markets and 3,000+ stores. 

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.