Parfums Christian Dior Product Development Project Manager

Neuilly-sur-Seine • France

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Parfums Christian Dior, a prestigious brand within the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its commitment to excellence, combining a rich heritage with forward-thinking values. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, recognizing the unique contributions of each individual and encouraging diversity in all its forms.

1. Oversee and coordinate the entire product development process across one category: fragrance, skincare, or makeup.
2. Lead the product development project team from the marketing brief to production, ensuring adherence to defined milestones.
3. Develop and manage development timelines (approximately 50-70 per year) in alignment with the 3-4 year marketing plan, considering packaging/formula complexities and industrial and regulatory constraints.
4. Assess project feasibility, identify and analyze risks, and define action plans with various departments, communicating with top management when necessary.
5. Organize and lead product development follow-up meetings (weekly and monthly), challenging teams to balance business objectives, resource allocation, risk validation, and available solutions.
6. Provide project reporting for decision-making bodies, aligning teams towards a common recommendation to facilitate decision-making.
7. Onboard new team members, introducing them to the Dior product development process, structures, and tools.
8. Implement new processes within the organization, focusing on continuous improvement and leading cross-functional projects.
9. Identify bottlenecks and improvement areas in the development process.
10. Conduct situation assessments, gather needs from stakeholders, and develop process improvement recommendations with ROI calculations.
11. Deploy new processes and manage change among affected teams.

1. Advanced degree from a leading engineering school, with a third cycle in business school (entrepreneurship, major projects) as an asset, or a top business school.
2. Initial professional experience required.

1. Complex project management with high stakes and extensive cross-functionality.
2. Proficiency in project management tools, with knowledge of ASANA as an additional asset.
3. Understanding of the cosmetics and fragrance sector.
4. Experience in product development (packaging and/or formulation) or in supply chain or cross-functional project management.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills, with significant exposure to department heads.
6. Transversal management and leadership.
7. Analytical and synthesis capabilities.
8. Autonomy and proactive approach.

Initial professional experience in complex project management, preferably in cosmetics or fragrance product development, supply chain, or cross-functional project management.

Advanced degree from a leading engineering or business school.

The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within the prestigious Parfums Christian Dior brand.

Parfums Christian Dior values a harmonious blend of heritage and innovation, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates individuality. The company encourages employees to thrive in a supportive and enriching environment.