Senior Project Manager, Organizational Architecture & Performance
Van Cleef & Arpels — Paris: Senior Project Manager, Organizational Architecture & Performance to lead transformation and performance programmes.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is an eminent haute joaillerie maison recognised for exceptional craftsmanship, poetic design and discreet luxury. As part of the Richemont group, the brand operates internationally across retail, creation and production domains, combining artisanal traditions with modern operational practices. The employer values precision, aesthetic excellence and a client‑centric approach.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end transformation projects focused on organizational architecture, process optimisation and performance measurement across commercial and operational functions.
- Define target operating models, governance frameworks and role architectures to support strategic objectives and scalability.
- Design and implement KPIs, dashboards and performance reporting to translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes.
- Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholder groups (operations, retail, finance, IT, HR) to ensure alignment, change adoption and timely delivery.
- Develop project plans, risk registers and resource forecasts; monitor progress, budget and benefits realisation.
- Facilitate workshops, conduct diagnostic analyses (process mapping, value‑chain assessment) and produce executive‑level recommendations.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in business, engineering, management consulting or a related discipline (Master’s level preferred).
- Proven expertise in organisational design, operating model definition and process reengineering within complex or matrixed organisations.
- Strong project management credentials; certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is advantageous.
- Demonstrable ability to translate strategy into operational metrics and governance mechanisms.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels; experience working with executive committees.
- Professional fluency in French and English preferred; high level of business writing and presentation capability.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5–8 years of progressive experience leading transformation, organisational design or performance improvement programmes—ideally with exposure to luxury goods, retail operations or professional services environments.
Education
Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business, engineering, management consulting or related field preferred.
Culture
The maison blends time‑honoured artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary management practices, fostering a meticulous, creative and collaborative workplace. Teams operate with high standards of discretion, attention to detail and client focus, within the broader Richemont luxury ecosystem.