- Location
- Strada in Chianti Tuscany Italy
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- €60,000/year
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Celine
Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine is a storied French luxury house renowned for its modernist elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and quietly powerful vision of contemporary style. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a global brand while remaining rooted in Parisian heritage, artisanal excellence, and creative discipline. Celine seeks individuals who combine cultural sensitivity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit across design, merchandising, retail, operations, and corporate functions. The house fosters an environment where talent is expected to uphold exceptional standards, shape refined client experiences, and participate in the continuing evolution of a distinctive luxury identity.
Celine seeks an IS Manufacturing Expert to lead SAP module implementation for its Italian industrial business, based at Celine Production in Strada in Chianti with frequent travel to production sites across Italy and to Paris. The role reports to the IS&T Director of Italy and functionally to the Global SAP Operations Domain Lead during implementation; it is full-time and permanent, governed by the CCNL Pelli e Succedanei and the supplementary company agreement. Initial gross annual salary is €60,000 for new joiners and may vary with experience, skills, seniority and organizational needs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the implementation of SAP modules for the industrial sector, with a focus on manufacturing processes.
- Ensure SAP solutions align with established standards, SAP best practices, and internal stakeholder requirements.
- Collaborate with functional and technical teams to ensure consistent, high-quality and effective implementations, prevent regressions, and improve and optimize current processes.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes efficiently and to a high standard.
- Serve as the key interface between local business units, IS&T and the global SAP team, translating business needs into technical requirements.
- Provide expert guidance on SAP functionalities, particularly in supply chain manufacturing (Planning, Purchasing, Logistics) and Finance modules.
- Manage project timelines, resources and budgets.
- Identify process-improvement opportunities and drive innovation within the SAP landscape.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Information Technology or Engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Project Manager specifically on SAP implementation projects.
- Solid knowledge of SAP solutions across functional and technical areas; list the relevant SAP modules.
- Significant experience in SAP S/4HANA migration projects is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly in the fashion industry.
- Proficiency in SAP modules related to supply chain manufacturing (Planning, Purchasing, Logistics) and Finance.
- Excellent business acumen and a proven ability to align technology choices with economic and strategic objectives.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and complex relationship-management skills at all organizational levels.
- Fluent English required; French proficiency is a plus.
- Ambition: driven to pursue ambitious goals and committed to continuous improvement.
- Proactivity: takes initiative to anticipate and address challenges effectively.
- Transparency: communicates openly and provides constructive feedback.
- Motivation: eager to improve and grow collaboratively, open to discussion to foster collective growth and achieve shared objectives.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years as a Project Manager specifically on SAP implementation projects.
Education
Master’s degree in Information Technology or Engineering.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Strada in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, with easy access to Florence.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 60,000 per annum.
Benefits
Additional benefits may be granted in accordance with current company policies, in addition to benefits provided by law.
Culture
Celine cultivates a refined, exacting workplace where creativity, discipline, and a deep respect for Parisian elegance shape every decision. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, cultural awareness, and strong individual ownership, offering teams an environment that is both demanding and inspiring within the world of luxury fashion.
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