Audemars Piguet IT Portfolio Manager

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Location
Le BrassusVaudSwitzerland
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Senior
Department
IT & Technology Systems
Industry
Fine Watches & Horology
Posted
Jul 1, 2026

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.

Audemars Piguet hiring IT Portfolio Manager in Le Brassus, Switzerland. Lead CHF 40M+ portfolio across Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Regional IS Services.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate project portfolios across Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Regional IS Services domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategic objectives
  • Deliver consolidated portfolio visibility and provide management with analyses, performance indicators, and actionable recommendations to support decision-making
  • Oversee a consolidated budget exceeding CHF 40 million, managing financial tracking, forecasting, cost control, and associated reporting
  • Identify, manage, and arbitrate risks, dependencies, resource allocation, and priorities across all programmes and projects
  • Functionally supervise a community of approximately 12 external project managers and promote harmonized working methodologies
  • Develop and maintain robust portfolio governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, adherence to standards, and consistency across reporting mechanisms
  • Collaborate closely with technical teams, PMO functions, departmental leaders, and business stakeholders to foster cross-functional and collaborative approaches
  • Act as a strategic control tower for the Senior Director of IS & User Services, providing visibility, anticipation, and comprehensive portfolio recommendations

Qualifications

  • Confirmed experience in a Portfolio Manager, senior Program Manager, or Head of PMO role within complex IT environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-project, multi-stakeholder portfolios with high executive visibility
  • Advanced proficiency in governance processes, budget management, and executive-level reporting
  • Solid understanding of Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and IT Services environments with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams
  • Proven experience in functional leadership of project teams and community development within PM functions
  • Strong analytical capability, prioritization discipline, and ability to thrive in transformation contexts
  • Recognized leadership presence with demonstrated capacity to align diverse stakeholders, build cohesion, and foster trusted relationships across organizational levels
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English, with a collaborative and results-oriented approach

Skills

Portfolio management Programme management Budget oversight and financial control Governance frameworks Multi-stakeholder project coordination Risk and dependency management Project methodology standardization Executive reporting and analytics Strategic alignment and roadmapping IT infrastructure knowledge Cybersecurity domain awareness Leadership and team development

Experience

Confirmed experience in portfolio management, programme management, or PMO leadership roles within complex IT organizations. Demonstrated track record managing large multi-project portfolios (40+ million CHF range) with oversight of distributed project management teams and high-visibility executive engagement. Background should include successful transformation initiatives, governance framework implementation, and functional leadership within matrix IT environments.

Education

University degree in business administration, management, computer science, engineering, or related discipline. Relevant project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe) or equivalent professional credentials are advantageous.

Workplace

This position is based in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage (basic and supplementary); 5 weeks annual vacation plus 2 additional weeks between Christmas and New Year through daily accrual of supplementary minutes; contribution towards sports or cultural activities; remote work flexibility depending on role; on-site company restaurant; advantageous 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.

About Cerulean

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