Chanel Product Development Project Manager

Neuilly-sur-Seine • France

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Chanel, a paragon of luxury and sophistication, is renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative spirit. As part of the illustrious Chanel brand, the Fragrance and Beauty division is dedicated to unveiling the unique beauty of every woman through exquisite perfumes, makeup, and skincare products. This division embodies the legacy of Mademoiselle Chanel, who championed independence and empowerment for women. Chanel offers a dynamic and innovative work environment where creativity and human connection are paramount.

1. Manage cross-functional project teams for new product developments in the Fragrance and Beauty division, focusing on perfume and makeup.
2. Coordinate multi-disciplinary project groups from marketing brief to first industrial production, ensuring product availability according to defined launch dates.
3. Develop feasibility studies to ensure alignment between briefs, business solutions, timelines, and costs.
4. Guide product design through risk analysis based on feasibility studies.
5. Report project progress to decision-making bodies, facilitating informed decision-making.
6. Oversee project timelines, ensuring adherence to key milestones such as feasibility, design review, and industrialization review.
7. Challenge teams to find the right balance between project objectives, resources, risk analysis, and potential solutions.
8. Control unit costs and project budgets.
9. Ensure compliance with Chanel's development processes, including training new project group members.
10. Lead continuous improvement projects for development processes.

1. 5 years of experience, with 2-3 years in a similar role.
2. Passion for fragrance and product development.
3. Experience in managing cross-functional projects in a complex environment.

1. Strong project management and coordination skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal and technical skills for team leadership.
3. Creativity and drive with strong analytical abilities.
4. Emotional intelligence, including relationship-building, agility, and stress management.
5. Proficiency in operational management tools such as Teamcenter and Orchestra.

5 years of experience, including 2-3 years in a similar position within product development or project management.

Comprehensive onboarding program, including training on the history and products of Chanel Fragrance and Beauty.

Chanel fosters a culture of innovation and learning, where creativity and human values are central. Employees are immersed in a unique environment with distinctive methods and processes, working alongside a diverse group of experts with recognized expertise. Chanel values diversity in all its forms, believing that the uniqueness of each individual enriches the team.