Kering Production Technology Lead

Milan • Italy

Monday, May 19, 2025

Kering is a global luxury conglomerate that manages the development of a series of esteemed fashion, leather goods, and jewelry houses, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga. With a commitment to sustainability and responsible luxury, Kering fosters creativity and innovation across its brands. The company is dedicated to empowering imagination and nurturing talent within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

1. Oversee the architecture of the production applications ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration of new and existing systems.
2. Define and approve integration models for new interfaces, ensuring efficient implementation across all systems.
3. Collaborate with Technology and Enterprise Architecture teams to align on integration patterns for production systems.
4. Work with the Data team to manage data ingestion into the Group’s cloud data lake, overseeing project variables such as cost, scope, and timeline.
5. Partner with the Testing Factory team to ensure successful go-live preparations and deployment validations.
6. Identify and mitigate potential risks, maintaining continuous communication with Program/Project Management and stakeholders.

1. Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role, managing complex, large-scale projects.
2. Proven experience with middleware solutions such as Kafka, SFTP, ELK, and GraphQL.
3. Fluency in Italian and English; knowledge of French is advantageous.

1. Technical expertise in middleware solutions and integration models.
2. Strong organizational and project management skills.
3. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across cross-functional teams.
4. Proactive problem-solving and risk management skills.

A minimum of 7 years in a similar position, with a proven track record in delivering new interfaces and supporting applications in large-scale projects.

Kering offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with opportunities for talent development and internal mobility. Employees are encouraged to reach their full potential in a diverse and inclusive setting.

Kering is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, embracing differences in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The company promotes leadership skills and encourages employees to express their talent in a supportive and adaptive environment.