Fashion Governance Project Manager

Location ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Other
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 17, 2026
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Chanel is hiring a Fashion Governance Project Manager in Paris to lead governance initiatives across product, merchandising and retail.

Overview

Chanel is an independent, family-owned French maison celebrated for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and fine jewelry. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with global luxury retail operations and maintains a rigorous standard of creative excellence. As an employer, Chanel attracts professionals who value meticulous quality, heritage-driven design and cross-disciplinary collaboration within an international environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end governance projects across product, merchandising, supply chain and retail functions, translating strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps and deliverables.
  • Design, implement and maintain governance frameworks, policies and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent decision-making and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders — including legal, compliance, merchandising, sourcing and regional teams — to align controls, timelines and resourcing.
  • Define and monitor KPIs and governance metrics; prepare concise dashboards and executive reports for senior leadership and steering committees.
  • Manage project budgets, risks and timelines; anticipate blockers and deploy mitigation plans to preserve critical milestones.
  • Facilitate workshops, training sessions and change-management activities to embed new governance processes and behaviours across the organisation.
  • Conduct process mapping and gap analyses to identify efficiency opportunities and ensure scalable governance as the business grows.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, law, finance, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) preferred.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and to operate within complex, matrixed organisations.
  • Strong analytical capability with experience translating qualitative governance issues into measurable controls.

Skills

Project management and programme governance Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional facilitation Process mapping, risk assessment and control design Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and executive reporting Change-management and training delivery Ability to produce clear governance documentation and policy briefs

Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in project management, governance, compliance or operations, ideally within luxury fashion, retail, or consumer goods. Demonstrable track record of delivering multi-stakeholder projects and establishing governance frameworks at scale.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, finance, management or related field; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture that balances creative freedom with exacting standards of craftsmanship and operational excellence. Teams operate internationally yet retain a strong sense of French maison heritage, favouring collaborative, detail-oriented professionals who are comfortable working across disciplines and geographies.