Audemars Piguet Head of Manufacturing Solutions

About Audemars Piguet

The brand is a prestigious entity within the luxury fashion sector, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of a leading global luxury group, it offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and sophisticated environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define, communicate and lead the strategic roadmap for Manufacturing Solutions, aligning it with business priorities.
• Govern IT/OT solutions supporting Production, Quality and Supply Chain processes.
• Oversee a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring budgets, deadlines and deliverable quality are met.
• Monitor service performance and establish the indicators needed to achieve defined objectives.
• Identify improvement opportunities, risks and development needs to support the Manufacture’s ongoing transformation.
• Ensure technology solutions align with the overall information systems architecture.
• Define, evolve and promote governance processes, standards and best practices for the domain.
• Ensure activities comply with applicable regulations, internal standards and audit requirements.
• Build, manage and optimise the domain budget, rigorously tracking investments and operating expenses.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with technology partners and strategic suppliers.
• Act as the primary contact for business units on all Manufacturing Solutions matters.
• Lead, develop and unite teams around a shared vision, fostering collaboration, innovation and operational excellence.
• Support skills development and talent management, and establish succession plans to ensure business continuity.

Qualifications

• Higher education in computer science, engineering or an equivalent field.
• More than 10 years of experience managing complex technology solutions in industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managers.
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain processes.
• Significant experience managing digital transformation programmes and strategic project portfolios.
• Excellent command of IT/OT environments and their integration into an overall information system.
• Ability to work in complex environments and collaborate with stakeholders at varied seniority levels.
• Recognised leadership, strong organisational skills, and excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in budget management, supplier governance and strategic contract management.
• Fluent French and very good English.

Skills

Experience

More than 10 years managing complex technology solutions in industrial environments; demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managers.

Education

Higher education in computer science, engineering or an equivalent field.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage (basic and supplementary); 6 weeks of annual leave plus 2 additional weeks between Christmas and New Year; contribution to sports or cultural activities; remote-work opportunity depending on the role; company restaurant; favourable occupational pension plan (LPP).

Culture

The brand fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, where creativity and individual contributions are highly valued. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal growth and are supported in their professional development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.

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