Senior Regional Project Manager

Overview

Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods group that houses a portfolio of prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and writing instruments. The group operates an international network of brand, retail and corporate teams and is known for a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, heritage and long-term brand stewardship. As an employer, Richemont typically offers matrixed, cross-border roles that require collaboration with brand teams, retail operations and global functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex, cross‑brand projects across the Asia region from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment with global strategy and brand priorities.
• Define project scope, objectives, governance, milestones and success metrics; maintain programme plans and ensure timely execution against schedule.
• Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders including brand teams, retail operations, IT, supply chain and external vendors; secure stakeholder buy‑in and escalate as required.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation and vendor contracts; monitor financial performance and report variances to senior management.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and issues; implement corrective actions and change control processes to preserve project integrity.
• Produce regular executive‑level reporting and dashboards for the regional PMO and global sponsors; present progress, risks and recommendations.
• Coach and mentor junior project managers and local implementation teams to build regional delivery capability and ensure consistent methodology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, information systems or a related discipline; master’s degree or advanced qualification preferred.
• Professional project management certification (PMP, Prince2 Practitioner or equivalent) is preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering multi‑stakeholder programmes across multiple countries in the Asia region, ideally within luxury retail, consumer goods or premium services.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets and vendor relationships at regional scale.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills with experience presenting to senior executives.

Skills

Experience

Significant regional programme and project management experience (typically 8+ years), with at least several years leading complex, multi‑country initiatives in retail, luxury goods, or related sectors across the Asia‑Pacific region.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or equivalent advanced study preferred. Formal project management certification (PMP, Prince2 or equivalent) is advantageous.

Culture

Richemont fosters a culture that balances respect for artisanal heritage with modern commercial discipline. Teams operate in a collaborative, matrixed environment that values discretion, long‑term thinking and the stewardship of luxury brands. Employees are expected to combine strategic rigour with sensitivity to brand identity and client experience.