Balenciaga Director of Information Systems

Paris • France

Friday, January 24, 2025

Balenciaga, a distinguished name in the world of fashion, was founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 in Spain and later established in Paris in 1937. Known for its uncompromising and avant-garde designs, Balenciaga has been hailed as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and "the couturier of couturiers" by Gabrielle Chanel. The brand's ultra-modern silhouettes have become its hallmark, with its ready-to-wear collections, leather goods, footwear, and accessories achieving global acclaim. Since 2001, Balenciaga has been part of the Kering Group, a leader in luxury fashion, and continues to be a trailblazer under the artistic direction of Demna since 2015.

1. Develop and implement the IT strategy in alignment with Balenciaga's strategic vision.
2. Identify technological innovation opportunities and define the IT roadmap.
3. Ensure active technology monitoring to anticipate market evolutions and industry trends.
4. Guarantee the security of information systems and the protection of sensitive company data.
5. Establish a robust IT governance framework and effective internal control processes.
6. Ensure compliance with current regulations (e.g., GDPR).
7. Lead an IT team and manage IT projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
8. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment within the team.
9. Negotiate and manage relationships with IT solution providers.
10. Implement an optimized procurement policy and oversee contract management.
11. Support Balenciaga's digital transformation by implementing innovative solutions (AI, data science, etc.).
12. Optimize business processes through digital technologies.

1. Minimum of 10 years of significant experience in a similar role within an international and demanding environment, ideally in Retail and Fashion.
2. Strong knowledge in information systems architecture, IT security, project management, cloud computing, and databases.
3. Excellent communication skills, rigor, leadership, and strategic vision.
4. Comfortable in an international and multicultural environment, bilingual in French and English; Italian is a plus.

1. Strategic IT planning and implementation
2. Technological innovation and trend analysis
3. Information security and data protection
4. IT governance and compliance
5. Team leadership and project management
6. Vendor negotiation and contract management
7. Digital transformation and process optimization

A minimum of 10 years in a similar role within an international and demanding environment, preferably in Retail and Fashion.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Balenciaga is committed to fostering professional development within the House and the Kering Group, encouraging managers to build high-performing teams focused on excellence. Employees are supported to express their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling work environment.

Balenciaga is dedicated to promoting diversity within its teams, believing that diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation—enriches the workplace and enhances the customer experience. The company is committed to equal opportunity and selects talent based on the skills sought and the brand's values, aiming to support each individual's success.