Director, Strategic Initiatives & Project Management

Director, Strategic Initiatives & Project Management

At Sephora Canada, 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.

Ready for a career glow‑up? As Director of Strategic Initiatives and Project Management, you will own the strategic planning process, drive strategic initiatives, and lead project management for Sephora Canada.

This role spans the full breadth of the business. It plays a pivotal role in collaborating with functional leaders on how to best align functional strategies with the enterprise strategy, balancing short‑term tactical needs with longer‑term objectives.

Reporting to the VP, Finance & Strategy, you will own the annual strategic planning calendar, supporting the executive team in building short‑term and long‑term growth plans. You will facilitate key cross‑functional projects within the business, providing thought partnership to project leads and monitoring KPIs and performance progress. In this role, you will also explore and drive forward new business opportunities to ensure we continue our growth trajectory and profitability goals.

As Director, you will own the creation of executive presentations, to help facilitate business reviews with key stakeholders.

Job Type: Full Time

Function: Finance

Working Model: Hybrid

Vacancy Status: This position is for an existing, open vacancy

• Own Sephora Canada’s strategic planning process. Working with the executive team, supporting to build a macro plan that supports long‑term growth and aligns with corporate objectives and priorities. Develop overall framework, facilitate leadership alignment, and develop and present various corporate deliverables.
• Lead project management, helping to prioritize overall corporate project portfolio and providing oversight to project leads, performance management and monitoring of KPIs, and updates to the executive team.
• Identify trends and emerging concepts that can enhance customer experience and drive Sephora Canada’s long‑term growth. Lead new growth initiatives, collaborating cross functionally and driving new initiatives forward.
• Oversee the development of executive reports and presentations to help facilitate business reviews with stakeholders across Sephora Canada, North America, Global, and externally.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance project and organizational efficiency.
• Support strategic execution in the form of performance management, including key performance indicators (KPIs) across the company to help inform decision making.
• Manage and develop a high‑performing team, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback. Foster a collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment, promoting continuous learning and professional development.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership within Canada, North America, and Global teams.

• Proven 7-10 years of related experience in corporate strategy, project management, consulting or similar roles;
  Retail experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and insights to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, anchored in curiosity, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies and recommendations.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience in the prestige beauty and retail industry, including a strong understanding of retail and e‑commerce business models and KPIs.
• Experience working with and aligning a broad range of stakeholders on a strategic goal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and motivate individuals across all levels of the organization. Gain quick credibility, commitment and trust from all levels of the organization.

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating, doing the right things, and…