Chanel Cybersecurity Project Manager

Paris • France

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, was founded by Gabrielle Chanel and is renowned for its high-end creations, including Haute Couture, Prêt-à-Porter, and a variety of luxury accessories. As part of its commitment to excellence, Chanel has acquired numerous specialized suppliers and manufactures, known as Métiers d'art, which contribute to its reputation for exceptional craftsmanship. Chanel is dedicated to offering the ultimate in luxury and places a strong emphasis on creativity and innovation.

1. Lead the Advisory pillar within the cybersecurity division, managing the security portfolio of projects and guiding a small team.
2. Provide technical expertise and coordinate efforts to ensure successful project execution and risk mitigation.
3. Conduct and oversee functional and technical security risk analyses, proposing pragmatic action plans to reduce risks.
4. Manage security audits, technical tests, and remediation actions, ensuring compliance and vulnerability management.
5. Evaluate partners and suppliers for security levels and participate in vendor selection based on acceptable risk criteria.
6. Support incident management and resilience efforts, including backup for security incidents and crisis management.
7. Implement business impact analyses and disaster recovery plans to ensure operational continuity.
8. Collaborate with industrial security teams and follow security transformation projects impacting the Advisory pillar.
9. Contribute technical expertise to other cybersecurity pillars and respond to corporate security initiatives.

1. Minimum of 8 years of experience in a complex environment, with a strong background in general and technical cybersecurity.
2. Experience in luxury or industrial/logistics sectors is advantageous.
3. Proven ability to manage multiple projects with significant security responsibilities.

1. Technical skills in application security, API management, cloud security, audits, and security testing.
2. Ability to challenge technical architectures and decisions.
3. Strong coordination, leadership, and project management skills.
4. Excellent communication and synthesis abilities, with the ability to explain cybersecurity concepts to diverse audiences.
5. Proficiency in English, both written and spoken; Italian is a plus.

A minimum of 8 years in cybersecurity roles within complex environments, preferably with experience in luxury or industrial sectors.

Chanel offers a dynamic environment that fosters excellence and personal growth, with opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Chanel is an independent creative house that values individuality and places people at the center of its operations. The company cultivates excellence while promoting personal fulfillment and values diversity in all its forms.