Chanel Fashion Client Data Project Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel Fashion Client Data Project Manager in Shanghai – drive data governance and analytics automation to support luxury retail decision-making.
Role & Responsibilities
- Proactively collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to define, refine, and prioritize the backlog of data-related initiatives aligned with organizational strategies
- Oversee end-to-end processes of client data ingestion, integration, and cleansing, ensuring data accuracy, timeliness, and fitness for purpose
- Serve as the client data domain owner, safeguarding data quality and managing dashboard access control
- Design and implement impactful data visualization solutions and dashboards using PowerBI
- Lead the client data stewardship community, promoting accountability and excellence in data management while ensuring regulatory compliance
- Collect and prioritize automated/self-served dashboard requirements for on-time, on-quality delivery
- Support and lead global and regional data projects, including cross-team Fashion data initiatives from requirement validation through user training
- Develop and nurture the client data community across merchandizing, retail, boutique, and other business domains
- Organize and facilitate dashboard user training sessions and serve as the central point of contact for requests, enhancements, and FAQs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 8 years specializing in data management, data governance, or related roles
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end data processes and familiarity with data quality and governance frameworks
- Advanced proficiency with data visualization tools such as PowerBI
- Solid understanding of data modeling and data warehousing
- Strong project management skills with ability to oversee multiple data initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills with IT and business teams
- IT/Data consulting background strongly preferred
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in data management, business analysis, or related functions, with at least 8 years specializing in data governance, data stewardship, or data project management. IT or management consulting background is strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex data ecosystems in matrix organizational environments is essential.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related quantitative or technical field.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
About Cerulean
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