Cartier Information Systems Manager

Paris • France

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Cartier, a distinguished name in the luxury sector, is part of the Richemont Group, a global leader in luxury goods. The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, established in 1984, is a pioneering entity in private patronage, dedicated to providing a platform for artistic expression and inspiration worldwide. With a rich collection of approximately 4,500 works by over 500 artists, the foundation embodies a commitment to contemporary creation and innovation. As it prepares to relocate to a new venue designed by Jean Nouvel at 2 Place du Palais-Royal in 2025, the foundation continues to foster interdisciplinary dialogues and groundbreaking artistic endeavors.

1. Lead and manage all IT projects from user needs analysis to production and operation.
2. Take full responsibility for project management, including planning, resource allocation, budget monitoring, negotiation, coordination, and reporting.
3. Define business, functional, and technical requirements, assess risks and challenges, and draft specifications.
4. Design the functional, application, and technical architecture of information systems in line with Richemont guidelines.
5. Ensure project compliance with cybersecurity standards.
6. Oversee the preparation of consultation documents and market monitoring.
7. Coordinate all applications and interfaces to ensure system coherence and efficiency.
8. Organize governance bodies (steering committees, working groups) for collaborative decision-making.
9. Manage relationships and contracts with Richemont IT teams, external providers, and software vendors.
10. Supervise and validate testing, configuration, and production phases to ensure deliverable quality.
11. Provide technical-functional support and corrective and evolutionary maintenance of applications.
12. Advise business departments in expressing needs and deploying digital transformation projects.
13. Participate in change management and knowledge transfer.
14. Maintain technological and functional watch and update documentation repositories.
15. Establish clear and concise reporting for dashboards and stakeholders.
16. Communicate effectively with internal and external teams, demonstrating listening and clarity in reporting actions and results.

1. Degree in higher education, ideally in computer science (engineering school or equivalent university, Bac+5).
2. Recognized project management skills through a diploma or equivalent professional experience.

1. Strong general knowledge of information systems.
2. Excellent technical, systems, and network knowledge.
3. Proficiency in IT project management and design methods, including agile methodology.
4. Expertise in project management, group facilitation, and meeting management.
5. Familiarity with web and digital technologies (Azure PaaS, Laravel, Twill, mobility, white-label integration, Web Services/API, SaaS).
6. Knowledge of IT tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics).
7. Understanding of main web services (Apache, Nginx) and ability to work with APIs.
8. Autonomy, strong organizational skills, rigor, flexibility, integrity.
9. Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams (internal and external), flexibility in relationship management.
10. Analytical and synthesis skills, proactive and innovative, problem-solving ability.
11. Curiosity and involvement.
12. Ability to anticipate and manage tensions.
13. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.

Proven experience in leading or managing IT projects (minimum 4-5 years, or 3 to 8 years). Successful project management experience, including web projects. Confirmed experience in managing IT projects in a similar functional context.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.

Salary over 13 months plus participation/profit-sharing and bonus.

75% coverage of the Pass Navigo or soft mobility package.

Cartier fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. The Fondation Cartier embodies a spirit of openness and interdisciplinary dialogue, encouraging creativity and artistic expression. The workplace is dynamic, with a focus on continuous learning and development, aligned with the broader values of the Richemont Group.