Cartier Senior Product Manager — Watches (International)
- Location
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 14, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is a globally recognised maison renowned for high jewelry and watchmaking, operating under the Richemont group. The brand blends centuries-old craftsmanship with contemporary design and an international retail and wholesale footprint, offering employees exposure to haute horlogerie, multidisciplinary teams and demanding standards of excellence.
Cartier — Senior Product Manager, Watches (International) in Paris. Lead global watch product strategy, development and launches for the Maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and drive the international product strategy and collection roadmap for Cartier watches, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and commercial objectives.
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle: concept, technical specification, prototyping, industrialisation, pricing, launch and post-launch performance analysis.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams — design, R&D, industrialisation, procurement, quality, marketing, retail and wholesale — to deliver product milestones on time and within budget.
- Develop and maintain detailed technical dossiers and specifications for movements, complications and components; oversee prototype testing and quality control protocols.
- Prepare commercialisation materials and sell‑in tools for regional teams and distributors; support merchandising, assortment planning and launch sequencing by market.
- Manage product budgets, margin analysis and pricing strategies to meet financial targets while preserving brand equity.
- Monitor market trends, competitive intelligence and client feedback to inform future product decisions and innovation priorities.
- Represent product interests in negotiations with external partners and suppliers; ensure compliance with regulatory and brand quality standards.
- Travel internationally as required to support launches, suppliers and regional teams.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years' progressive experience in product management, product development or product marketing within watches/horology or luxury goods; proven track record of international launches.
- Deep technical understanding of watchmaking: movements, complications, materials and manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrable commercial acumen: pricing, margin management and assortment planning for retail and wholesale channels.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead complex, cross‑disciplinary programmes and tight launch schedules.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills; ability to influence senior internal and external partners.
- Fluent French and English highly desirable; additional languages an advantage.
- Willingness to travel regularly for supplier audits, production follow‑up and market launches.
Skills
Experience
At least five years of experience in product management, product development or a closely related function within watches/horology or the luxury sector, including responsibility for international launches and cross‑regional coordination.
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, watchmaking, business, industrial design or a related discipline; advanced degree or specialised horology qualification preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Cartier fosters a culture that marries artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous international standards. The Maison values precision, discretion and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, offering employees exposure to heritage craftsmanship alongside global commercial operations within the Richemont group.
About Cerulean
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