- Location
- Le Brassus Vaud Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 21, 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.
Reporting to the Senior Director Product, the Product Manager leads the definition, deployment, and performance of Audemars Piguet’s watch collections, overseeing product vision, portfolio strategy, technical evolution, launches, and lifecycle management. The role leads a Product team and coordinates across Design, R&D, Industrialisation, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Marketing. Full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Product team by setting priorities, supporting skills development, and fostering a collaborative, stimulating, high-performing environment within the product ecosystem.
- Own the collections’ product vision, contributing to medium- and long-term strategy, offer architecture, positioning, and overall coherence.
- Lead the Product plan and technical evolution of existing collections from needs definition through final validation, in collaboration with Design, R&D, Industrialisation, and Quality teams.
- Analyse collection performance and market trends to identify opportunities to optimise, innovate, and evolve the product portfolio.
- Ensure product technical excellence through control of specifications, costs, quality, standards, and product data management.
- Represent the Product function in cross-functional bodies and projects, contributing to roadmaps, committees, product reviews, and strategic events.
- Support product launches and lifecycle management by providing markets and commercial teams with the necessary tools, content, and expertise.
- Contribute to overall business performance by working closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, and other business functions to ensure offer availability and competitiveness.
Qualifications
- Higher education in Microtechnology, Engineering, Industrial Design, or an equivalent field.
- At least 7 years of Product Management experience in the watchmaking industry.
- Excellent knowledge of watch products, including movements, complications, materials, and industrialisation processes.
- Experience in product development and complex technical project management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage, develop, and unite teams through natural leadership.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Analytical mindset and results orientation.
- Technical curiosity and an aptitude for innovation.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with PLM, ERP, and project management tools.
- Fluency in French and English.
Skills
Experience
At least 7 years of Product Management experience in the watchmaking industry.
Education
Higher education in Microtechnology, Engineering, Industrial Design, or an equivalent field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland — conveniently close to Lausanne.
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Benefits
Health insurance coverage (basic and supplementary); five weeks of annual leave plus two additional weeks between Christmas and New Year through the daily accumulation of additional minutes; a contribution towards sports or cultural activities; remote work possible depending on the position; company restaurant; advantageous LPP pension plan.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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