Open Jobs Director, Marketing Data Solutions

About the position The Marketing Data team is the Center of Excellence for Marketing data needs. We drive creation, governance, transformation, and scale of data, for Marketing use, while partnering with Enterprise to ensure cross-org consistency. Your role at Sephora... The Director, Marketing Data Solutions is responsible for setting end-to-end strategic vision around marketing data, quality and governance. In addition, this role is responsible for partnering cross-functionally to deliver solutions to meet Marketing business needs and deliver value across Marketing. Responsibilities • Drive strategy for Marketing Data • Partner cross functionally to define and drive use cases and understanding cross dependencies • Drive growth in data governance and quality along with internal data org • Understand data trends and identify future data/MarTech needs while ensuring future proofing. This includes privacy and consent/preference management. Requirements • 8+ years Analytics, data engineering, data architecture, or software engineering • 8+ years experience with domain expertise in digital media, e-commerce, and personalization strategies • Hands on experience managing MarTech ecosystems at scale • Data-driven mindset and track record of managing internal and external software applications • Proven experience in driving MarTech projects to completion, resulting in significant business impact for marketing • Familiarity with the full data lifecycle from ingestion to consumption in big-data environments • Deep understanding of data governance, quality frameworks, and privacy regulations • Experience in building complex data sets and connections with Databricks/Azure and Big Query • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical specifications and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Ability to independently gather requirements and use-cases, define scope for proof-of-concept projects, and demonstrate business value • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate directly and cross functionally. • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. • Proactive problem solving skills; ability to anticipate obstacles and take initiative on resolving issues then partner with management to communicate • High level of initiative and proven ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment • Impeccable attention to detail and strong organizational skills Benefits • Sephora offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program. Apply tot his job

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