- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- €45,000/year
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
About Bvlgari
Founded in Rome in 1884, Bvlgari is one of the world’s most distinctive luxury houses, celebrated for its bold Italian creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and mastery of jewellery, watches, accessories, fragrances, and hospitality. As an employer, Bvlgari offers a refined, international environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a culture of excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and client-centric elegance. The Maison values diverse expertise, from artisanal savoir-faire to retail leadership and corporate functions, and encourages professional growth within the wider LVMH ecosystem. Working at Bvlgari means joining a Roman-born brand with a global vision and an enduring passion for beauty.
Bvlgari seeks an experienced Jewelry Project Manager for its Project Management Office in Rome to lead complex Fine Jewelry and High Jewelry product development from brief release through distribution. The role owns end-to-end project governance, planning, cross-functional coordination, risk management and delivery against quality, time-to-market and cost objectives. This is a full-time, permanent position governed by the applicable national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) and supplementary company agreement; the initial gross annual salary for new joiners in Italy is EUR 45,000 and may vary with experience, skills, seniority and organizational needs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead Fine Jewelry and High Jewelry product development projects end to end, from marketing brief release and creative development through prototyping, industrialization, production and distribution.
- Define project scope, governance, priorities, resource requirements, milestones and delivery plans, aligning them with business objectives and applying structured project management and Lean Design methodologies.
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams, assign responsibilities, facilitate decisions and ensure timely execution of agreed actions.
- Own project planning and performance monitoring, including schedules, budgets, product and process costs, quality targets, dependencies and critical path management.
- Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues; escalate critical matters when needed and propose clear, fact-based recovery plans.
- Establish and develop relevant KPIs and reporting tools, providing transparent, concise progress updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
- Chair periodic project reviews with Design, Marketing, Industrialization, Manufacturing, Stone Purchasing, Supply Chain and Logistics teams, ensuring decisions, accountabilities and follow-up actions are formally recorded.
- Coordinate post-production readiness with Supply Chain, Logistics and relevant markets, aligning on product availability, distribution milestones, dependencies and risks through distribution.
- Serve as a project management reference for other Business Units, promoting consistent standards, effective collaboration and continuous improvement of tools and processes.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Economics, Management or a related field.
- At least five years of project or programme management experience in complex product development, manufacturing, luxury or similarly structured multinational environments.
- Advanced knowledge of project governance, planning, budgeting and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, balancing priorities, resources and interdependencies.
- Strong knowledge of project risk, issue and change management methodologies.
- Knowledge of products, materials, manufacturing processes and technologies is a plus.
- Knowledge of Lean tools; project management certification is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly SAP, SAP BW and Microsoft Project, is an advantage.
- Fluency in Italian and English.
Skills
Experience
At least five years of project or programme management experience in complex product development, manufacturing, luxury or similarly structured multinational environments.
Education
Degree in Engineering, Economics, Management or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 45,000 per annum.
Benefits
Participation in a bonus scheme at Bvlgari’s discretion, based on factors such as individual and/or company performance. Additional benefits may be granted under current company policies, beyond those provided by law.
Culture
Bvlgari fosters a dynamic, multicultural workplace where Italian heritage, Roman creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship shape every aspect of the employee experience. The Maison encourages entrepreneurship, collaboration, and a passion for excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a bold luxury vision across jewelry, watches, fragrances, accessories, and hospitality.
About Cerulean
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