Project Manager

Location GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
Type Other
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Chanel — Project Manager in Geneva. Lead cross‑functional projects across retail, product and operations to deliver on‑brand initiatives.

Overview

Chanel is a privately held French maison recognized worldwide for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and fine jewelry. Renowned for its heritage, craftsmanship and creative leadership, Chanel operates an international network of ateliers, boutiques and offices and maintains a culture that values discretion, excellence and artisanal quality.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project delivery: define scope, objectives, schedule, budget and success metrics.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across product, retail, operations, legal and external partners to ensure alignment and timely execution.
  • Manage external suppliers and vendors, including contracting, performance monitoring and issue resolution.
  • Identify, assess and mitigate project risks; implement change-control procedures to manage scope and deliverables.
  • Prepare executive-level status reports, dashboards and presentations for senior leadership.
  • Ensure all deliverables comply with Chanel brand standards, regulatory requirements and internal governance.
  • Drive post-implementation reviews and capture lessons learned to improve processes and documentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, project management or a related discipline.
  • Project management certification preferred (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and coordinate cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrable experience managing budgets, timelines and third-party vendors.
  • High attention to detail, discretion and a commitment to brand excellence.
  • Willingness to travel regionally as project needs require.

Skills

Project planning and scheduling Stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership Budget and vendor management Risk identification and mitigation Change management and governance Project reporting and executive communication Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and project documentation Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile delivery approaches

Experience

Approximately 3–5 years of progressive experience delivering cross‑functional projects; experience in luxury goods, retail operations, product development or corporate programmes is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, project management or related field.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence, blending rigorous standards with collaborative, international teams. Employees are expected to uphold the maison’s legacy while driving pragmatic, high-quality outcomes.