eRetail Engineering Manager / AI-Driven Delivery

eRetail Engineering Manager / AI-Driven Delivery (all genders)

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. 

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The context

Valtech   is a  strategic   partner for this client,  responsible for the design,  delivery , and  operation of large- scale digital platforms  across   eRetail and  Retail .  

Having   industrialized e-commerce  delivery at  scale , the engineering  organization   now   needs a leader  who can  both   run the  factory —  owning engineering and  track the Delivery on   quality , production performance  day to  day — and  drive AI as a  core   acceleration lever   across the engineering value  chain :   developer   productivity , code  quality ,  testing , and production operations .  

This  is not  primarily a  governance or transformation-program  role . It  is an engineering leadership  role   with direct  delivery   accountability ,  where AI adoption  is a  strategic   priority   embedded in how the  factory   operates , not a  parallel initiative .  

The role  

Reporting to the Valtech   Client Partner and   Valtech   Directors   for this client, you o wn and lead engineering  delivery   within the client eRetail   factory — bu ild   quality ,  delivery   predictability , and production  reliability —  while   driving the adoption of AI-native  tooling and practices to  accelerate engineering  throughput and  quality .  

Act as the direct engineering leader for the  factory ,  with   hierarchical and  operational   accountability for the engineering  teams (France/ India ), and as the AI adoption lead  within engineering, in coordination  with the AI Transformation Program Manager on cross- domain initiatives.  

Key Responsibilities 

Engineering & Delivery  Ownership  

• Own end-to-end engineering  delivery for the  eRetail   factory :   T echnical roadmap, code  quality standards, and release  predictability .
• Manage and grow a  distributed engineering  organization   across   France ; Ukraine and  India ,  including   hiring , mentoring, and  career   development .
• Ensure   delivery cadence,  quality , and  reliability   meet Louis  Vuitton's business and  seasonal ( peak )  requirements .
• Own the  relationship   between engineering and the Agile Operating Model,  Quality &  Testing , and Production & Support  pilla rs   from   an engineering  standpoint .  

AI-Driven Engineering  Acceleration  

• Define and drive the AI adoption roadmap  specifically   within   engineering: AI- assisted   development , code  review ,  refactoring , and  technical   debt   reduction .
• Promote AI-native architectures and MLOps practices  where relevant to  eRetail platforms.
• Move AI- assisted engineering practices  from pilot to standard practice  across all  squads —  measured by adoption and  productivity impact, not by  number of  POCs .
• Partner with the AI Transformation Program Manager to  align engineering- level AI initiatives  with the  broader cross- pillar AI transformation roadmap.  

Operational Excellence & Production  Reliability  

• Drive  continuous   improvement in engineering  practices: CI/CD  maturity , test automation,  technical   debt management, incident  reduction .
• Own engineering- side   KPIs: cycle time, code  quality ,  defect rate,  deployment   frequency , and engineering  cost   efficiency .
• Ensure   smooth   build -to-run transitions  with   clear   ownership   handoff to Production & Support.  

Go vernance & Stakeholder Management  

• Represent engineering  delivery and AI-in-engineering  progress in relevant  SteerCos and  delivery   reviews .
• Provide   clear ,  structured   reporting on engineering KPIs, AI adoption  progress ,  risks , and  dependencies .
• Escalate   delivery or  technical   risks   early   with   concrete ,  execution-ready mitigation plans.  

Team Leadership  

• Directly   manage engineering leads  across the  factory ;   build   technical   career   paths and succession  within the  team .
• Foster an engineering culture where AI  tooling adoption  is a  shared practice, not an  isolated initiative.
• Ensure   consistency of engineering standards,  tooling , and documentation  across   squads .  

Organization & Role Positioning 

You are a direct engineering leader   with   hierarchical   accountability for the  factory's engineering  organization , distinct  from the transversal,  authority -by-influence  positioning of the  broader AI Transformation &  Operational Excellence  role .  

• Owns engineering  delivery   outcomes   directly — not  solely   through influence.
• Coordinates   with the AI Transformation Program Manager on cross- pillar AI initiatives, but  owns AI adoption  within engineering  specifically .
• Success is   measured by  delivery   predictability , code/production  quality , and AI- driven   productivity gains  within engineering.  

Must have hardskills 

• Proven  track record  leading engineering  organizations at  scale (20+  engineers ),  with   direct  delivery   accountability .
• Demonstrated   experience   driving AI- assisted   development or AI-native engineering practices  into standard use , not  just pilots.
• Experience   managing   distributed engineering  teams (France/ India or  equivalent onshore/offshore model).
• Strong understanding of e-commerce,  retail , or  omnichannel platform architectures.
• Hands-on technical   credibility — able to  make and  defend architecture and  technical   trade -off  decisions .
• Fully   bilingual French/English  is   mandatory .  

Must have softskills

• Engineering leader   who   is   both hands-on and  strategic —  comfortable   owning   technical   decisions and  reporting to  executive stakeholders.
• Clear, structured   communicator able to  simplify   technical   complexity for non- technical audiences.
• Pragmatic ,  delivery-focused ,  with a  bias for  measurable   outcomes over  experimentation for  its   own   sake .
• Strong people leadership — proven   ability to  grow and  retain engineering talent .
• Comfortable operating in a  demanding ,  peak-driven   retail   delivery   environment .  

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here.  Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

The benefits

This is a  permanent  position based in  Paris/France with 3 days at the client’s office (Paris, 75002).

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer: 

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent) 
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process. 

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps.

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We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. 

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. 

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

As per the AGG (General Equal Treatment Act) in Germany and equivalent in France, jobs must be advertised in a gender-neutral manner. We use the statement (all genders) to make it clear that this position is open to all genders in these countries, even if the job title itself can be translated or interpreted as "masculine" in the French or German language.