About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
In our Fiscal year 24, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 23 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Position Summary
The Vice President of Data and Innovation will be a strategic leader responsible for driving our data and AI ecosystem initiatives. This individual will leverage deep expertise in data product development and AI to create a transformative impact across the organization, focusing on scalable data solutions, innovation in AI applications, and establishing a robust data-driven culture. This position will report to Chief Digital Officer.
Responsibilities:
- Spearhead the development and implementation of scalable data products and AI solutions to support enterprise growth
- Lead the maturation and optimization of our data lake strategy, ensuring seamless data integration, accessibility, and quality across the organization
- Build and oversee a high-performing offshore global data team, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring consistent delivery standards
- Drive the implementation of data governance and data management best practices, supporting data democratization while maintaining data security and compliance
- Partner with business leaders to identify and prioritize AI and data initiatives, using insights to guide product innovation and enhance decision-making
- Establish and continuously improve frameworks for data science, machine learning, and analytics, transforming data into actionable insights
- Evaluate and implement advanced analytics tools and platforms to support the organization's evolving data infrastructure and AI ecosystem
- Cultivate a data-driven culture across the organization, evangelizing data best practices and empowering teams to leverage insights for strategic growth
Requirements:
- 15+ years of experience in building data products and AI ecosystems, with a proven track record in leadership roles
- Strong background in data science, data engineering, and AI product lifecycle management, including deploying AI in production environments
- Demonstrated ability to align data and AI strategies with broader organizational goals, fostering a data-driven culture
- Expertise in cloud-based data solutions and AI platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to influence at all levels
- A visionary mindset with a passion for emerging AI and data trends
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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What We Do
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Celebrating the beauty of every eye, lip and face is fundamental to our DNA. It’s in our name and inspires us as a company. We are committed to creating a culture internally – and in the world around us – where all individuals are encouraged to express their truest selves, are empowered to succeed and where we do the right thing for people, the planet and animals.
Our deep commitment to inclusive, accessible, cruelty-free beauty has fueled the success of the e.l.f. Cosmetics brand online and at retail since 2004. With the 2020 acquisition of the pioneering clean-beauty brand W3LL People, and the new lifestyle beauty brand Keys Soulcare created with Alicia Keys, we continue to strategically expand our portfolio with brands that support our purpose and values. Our brands are widely available online, and at leading beauty, mass-market, and natural specialty retailers.
