Industrialization Manager

Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 18, 2026

Rolex is hiring an Industrialization Manager in Geneva — lead the industrialization & methods team to deliver production readiness and project execution.

Overview

Rolex is a world-renowned Swiss watchmaker celebrated for engineering excellence, precision craftsmanship and discreet luxury. As an established, vertically integrated manufacturer, the organisation invests in long-term technical expertise and maintains rigorous standards across production, quality and innovation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead, organise and develop the industrialization and methods team to ensure unit performance and cohesion.
  • Set and communicate strategic orientations and individual objectives; coach, motivate and develop team members.
  • Manage operational and financial performance through tailored KPIs, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Plan and execute product industrialization projects to achieve series production targets and project milestones.
  • Drive evolution of the industrial toolset and manufacturing processes in alignment with broader strategy.
  • Ensure the durability and coherence of engineering changes implemented in series production (change control).
  • Maintain and validate technical data and documentation relevant to industrialization activities.
  • Conduct technological watch to identify opportunities and inform the unit’s technical roadmap.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree (HES, EPF or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated management experience with proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams.
  • Natural leadership with strong listening skills, empathy and exemplary professional conduct.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; capable of influencing across functions.
  • Autonomous decision-maker with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset and a drive for proactivity.

Skills

Team leadership Industrialization and manufacturing methods Project management (product transfers to production) Performance measurement and reporting (KPIs) Change control and product lifecycle management Technical data management Continuous improvement / Lean manufacturing principles Cross-functional collaboration

Experience

Confirmed experience in management and industrialization, ideally gained in precision manufacturing or watchmaking environments; proven track record delivering new product introductions and driving operational performance.

Education

Engineering degree (HES, EPF or equivalent).

Benefits

Stimulating work environment; excellent working conditions; flexible working-time solutions; top-tier social benefits.

Culture

Rolex maintains a highly disciplined, detail-oriented culture that prizes technical mastery, discretion and long-term professional development. The workplace emphasises craftsmanship, rigorous process control and cross-disciplinary collaboration to sustain product excellence.