International E‑Commerce Category Development Project Manager

Overview

Cartier is a globally recognised maison of high jewellery and watches, operating within the Richemont Group. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with international retail and digital networks, offering employees opportunities to shape luxury customer experiences across markets while working alongside multidisciplinary teams in a heritage-driven but innovation-minded environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for international e‑commerce category development initiatives, from concept and assortment planning to market rollout and post-launch optimisation.
• Define category strategies and roadmaps in partnership with buying, merchandising, digital, CRM and commercial operations teams to maximise conversion, AOV and lifetime value.
• Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders and external vendors, setting timelines, milestones, risk mitigation plans and quality standards to ensure timely international launches.
• Translate commercial requirements into clear product, content and UX specifications for platform and technical teams; prioritise backlog and manage trade‑offs.
• Monitor category performance through KPIs and analytics; deliver actionable insights and iterative recommendations to improve assortment mix, navigation and merchandising.
• Ensure localisation and compliance of product content, pricing and promotions across markets; oversee catalogue integrity and taxonomy governance.
• Manage project budgets, vendor contracts and resource allocation while maintaining alignment with brand positioning and luxury customer experience standards.
• Drive continuous process improvement for cross‑border e‑commerce operations, introducing best practices and scalable workflows for category management.

Qualifications

• Proven project management capability with strong planning, stakeholder management and governance skills.
• Solid commercial acumen with understanding of assortment planning, pricing mechanics and online merchandising.
• Excellent analytical skills; able to translate data into commercial actions and present results succinctly to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multinational rollouts and manage external partners and technical teams.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French or another market language advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and experience working within luxury or premium retail/e‑commerce contexts preferred.

Skills

Experience

Typically requires 5+ years of professional experience in e‑commerce, digital merchandising, category management or product/project management; experience with international rollouts and luxury retail is advantageous.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, E‑commerce, Digital Product Management or a related discipline; advanced degree or specialised training in e‑commerce is a plus.

Culture

Cartier combines a storied heritage with a drive for digital excellence, fostering a workplace where craftsmanship and contemporary retail practices intersect. Teams operate with discretion and high standards, valuing cross‑disciplinary collaboration and international perspectives.